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Village of Ridgewood
Laborer 1 Meter/Markout Division
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What they do
A Construction Helper or Worker works at construction sites and projects. Works as a skilled trades worker such as bricklayer, carpenter, painter, electrician or mason, or operates construction equipment.
$48,002 / year median in New Jersey
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Laborer 1 - Meter/Markout Division Village of Ridgewood - 5.0 Ridgewood, NJ Job Details Full-time From $57,076 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Outdoor work experience Public utility experience General construction laborer experience Piping system maintenance Utility locating devices Full Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor for prolonged periods of time under varying temperatures and climatic conditions.
- Ability to learn various types of electronic equipment, including field information systems, pipe-locating equipment, and equipment/software used for performing utility markouts.
- Under direction, may learn to make routine repairs to valves, fittings, pipe sections, or other equipment used in the area of assignment.
- Position may require working after scheduled hours (on occasion) to help complete work under the direction of a Senior Water Repairman or Supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Applicants must be able to obtain a valid NJ Commercial Driver's License (Class B) with applicable endorsements within 1 year of hire.
- Experience working at a water utility or in the trades preferred.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The Village of Ridgewood is a Civil Service municipality and an Equal Opportunity Employer.- Starting salary is $57,076 as per current Union Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- This position is eligible for the NJ State Pension System as well as NJ State Health Benefits Program.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to: Justin Popek Ridgewood Water 111 North Maple Avenue Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Or email application materials to:Application Deadline:
September 30, 2026Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $57,076.00 per yearBenefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insuranceWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance