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New Jersey Department of Corrections
Operating Engineer 1
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What they do
A Power Distributor or Plant Operator operates equipment to controls and monitor the flow of electricity from power plants.
$71,945 / year median in New Jersey
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Operating Engineer 1 New Jersey Department of Corrections Rahway, NJ Job Details Full-time $52,308.32 - $75,954.22 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Gym membership Loan forgiveness Life insurance Pet insurance Qualifications Equipment repair Stationary Engineer's License Power plant experience Boiler repair Equipment maintenance Facilities equipment maintenance Industrial boilers
Full Job Description TITLE:
Operating Engineer 1SALARY RANGE:
$52,308.32 - $75,954.22 POSTING NO.: 250-26ISSUE DATE:
8/28/2026CLOSING DATE:
9/29/2026LOCATION:
East Jersey State Prison, Maintenance Unit - Woodbridge, NJJOB DESCRIPTION
Under supervision of a supervisor in a state institution, department, or agency, takes a leading part in the operation and maintenance of power and heating plants and auxiliary equipment; does related work as required.REQUIREMENTS EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of experience in work involving the operation and repair of stationary steam boilers and auxiliary equipment of a power plant or high-pressure heating plant.LICENSE :
Appointees must possess an appropriate Operating Engineer's license (Blue Seal minimum) of the appropriate grade, issued by the New Jersey Department of Labor.NOTE:
Candidates will be admitted to the examination who possess any grade Operating Engineer's license, but appointments to specific vacancies will be contingent upon possession of the appropriate license for the size and type equipment involved. BENEFIT(S)- Pursuant to the State/Department's policy, procedures and/or guidelines.
Statewide benefits include:
- Alternate Work Week available for some positions
- Telework available for some positions
- Deferred Compensation
- Paid Time Off
- 13 State Holidays
- Health and Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance available through certain plans
- Flexible and Health Savings Accounts (FSA)/(HSA)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Up to $250 in rewards for exercising
- Gym membership discounts
- Diversity & Inclusion events
- Workplace security, health and safety
- Incarcerated Person empowerment and rehabilitation