Truck Driver SY 2026-27 (NBOE)

Truck Driver

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Truck Driver with the Office of Transportation & Mail. This title is governed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission; meaning that a candidate for this position will be placed as a provisional employee. Upon hire, the employee will be required to complete a 120-Day Working test period during which the employee's performance will be evaluated. Employee must successfully complete the designated probation period in order to remain in the position as a permanent employee.

Definition: Under direction, drives a truck with a single axle to transport nonhazardous materials, equipment, or people; does other related work.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Graduation from High School or Vocational School or possession of an approved High School Equivalent Certificate.
• One (1) year of experience in driving a truck with a single axle.
• Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey. Appointees may also be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated.

Basic Functions and Responsibilities:

• Drives trucks with a single axle to pick up, haul, and deliver nonhazardous materials.
• Receives written and/or verbal assignments and drives trucks of varied types including trucks used for road maintenance and construction work and road oiling, snow plowing, and ice control work.
• May assist with the repair and installation of snow plows and spreaders.
• Picks up, loads truck, and delivers nonhazardous materials of varied types.
• Performs to minor repairs and adjustments on truck.
• Supplies trucks with gas, oil, and water; keeps garage clean and in order, and keeps records of trips.
• Checks, cleans, greases, washes, and makes the required adjustments to trucks and other auxiliary equipment.
• Collects, loads, and unloads, with and without assistance, various types of equipment, furniture, laundry, food products, coal, ashes, garbage, or trash, and delivers same by truck to specified destinations.
• Operates snow removal equipment to keep roads clear.
• Maintain records of receipts, deliveries, fuel consumption, and mileage traveled.
• Drives truck equipped with dump body to transport and dump loose materials such as sand, gravel, and bituminous paving material, by pulling levers and turning crank to tilt body and dump contents.
• May inspect truck prior to operating for proper amounts of fuel, oil, water, and to see that tires are inflated and that lights and brakes work properly.
• May make minor emergency repairs to trucks such as changing tires or installing light bulbs, fuses, and tire chains.
• When not engaged in driving a truck or other equipment, may perform other work such as road and landscape construction, building maintenance and repair work, grounds keeping, laboring, or other unskilled work.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Perform other duties and tasks assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the methods used to operate trucks and auxiliary equipment.
• Knowledge of the methods used to clean and lubricate trucks, and of the methods used to service batteries, tires and lights.
• Knowledge of the minor repair procedures that can be performed outside of the repair shop.
• Knowledge of the methods used to load, unload, and deliver various nonhazardous materials.
• Ability to detect problems with the operation of the truck and auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to operate trucks and auxiliary equipment such as snow plows, spreaders, and power take-off in a skilled, safe, and competent manner.
• Ability to load and unload varied types of freight.
• Ability to service, clean, and make minor repairs to trucking equipment.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Report To: Department Head

Salary Range: $41,360 - $53,865

Employment Period: Twelve (12) Months

Union Affiliation: Local 617

How To Apply: Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

Opening and Closing Date:

• Opening Date: September 15, 2026
• Closing Date: September 28, 2026 or until filled

The Newark Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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