Westwood DPW Hiring Full-Time Laborer: How To Apply

WESTWOOD, NJ — Looking for a hands-on job serving the community? The Borough of Westwood is hiring a full-time laborer for its Department of Public Works.

According to the borough's job announcement Tuesday morning, responsibilities include road, park, grounds and sewer maintenance, landscaping, leaf and brush collection, snow plowing, tree work and equipment operation.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license. The position also requires working outdoors in all weather conditions and being available for mandatory overtime.

The selected candidate must have a Class B Commercial Driver's License and tanker license or obtain them within one year of hiring.

A background check and pre-employment drug screening are also required before appointment.

Interested applicants can find applications on the borough's website or at Borough Hall, 101 Washington Avenue.

Completed applications should be submitted to Rick Woods, superintendent of public works, at Borough Hall or emailed to rwoods@westwoodnj.gov.

Applications will be reviewed as received, and the borough may close the hiring process once the position is filled.

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