The Ocean County Utilities Authority is hiring Utility Workers at its Bayville and West Creek facilities. These positions perform general labor that supports daily operations and maintenance across the Authority.
Starting pay is $16.50 per hour. The Authority offers health benefits, participation in the PERS pension, and generous paid time off and holidays.
Job Overview
The Utility Worker position involves general labor within the Authority’s operations and maintenance departments. The role supports all aspects of daily facility upkeep, including process maintenance, preventive servicing, cleaning, and assisting other employees with complex or heavy tasks. This position is physically demanding and requires working both indoors and outdoors in varied environmental conditions.
Utility Workers report directly to a Shift Supervisor and are classified as non-exempt union employees under the United Steelworkers (USW). Each employee works a standard 40-hour week within the Central, North, or South Division depending on operational needs.
UTILITY WORKER J o b D e s c r i p t i o n
Key Responsibilities
Utility Workers perform a variety of essential tasks that support the wastewater treatment process and facility operations. Typical duties include:
- Cleaning and maintaining tanks, pumps, and related process equipment.
- Performing carbon changes and removing grit, grease, and debris.
- Assisting operations staff with preventive maintenance, such as exercising valves and cleaning aeration systems.
- Helping prepare equipment and sites for Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) inspections.
- Supporting the Pump Station Crew and Maintenance Department with repairs and routine servicing.
- Participating in confined space entries for maintenance tasks.
- Handling chemicals safely as part of treatment processes.
- Using fall protection and other personal safety gear while working at heights or in confined areas.
- Completing housekeeping and custodial duties to maintain a clean work environment.
- Providing assistance in the Solids Handling Facility when required.
- Performing painting, snow removal, and other physical tasks as assigned.
These activities require teamwork, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety. Utility Workers often operate hand tools, power tools, and industrial cleaning equipment and must comply with all Authority safety protocols and training requirements.
Compensation and Benefits
The Authority offers a starting hourly wage of $16.50, along with an extensive benefits package that includes:
- Health insurance coverage
- Enrollment in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) pension plan
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for overtime and advancement based on performance
This combination of compensation and benefits provides both stability and room for growth, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to establish a skilled trade career in a critical public service field.
Locations
Positions are available in both Bayville and West Creek, New Jersey, within the Authority’s Central and South Divisions. Both facilities are modern treatment plants that operate 24 hours a day to protect Ocean County’s waterways and environment.
Applicants should be prepared to work outdoors in various weather conditions and report to either site as assigned.
How to apply
Apply online through the U.S. National Labor Exchange posting
Utility Worker at The Ocean County Utilities Authority | US National Labor Exchange