Equipment Operator III - River Restoration Overview IF YOU ARE A CURRENT PVSC EMPLOYEE PLEASE CLICK HERE (https://uat-cta.cadienttalent.com/index.jsp?locale=en\_US&applicationName=PassaicValleySewerageCommissionReqInternalSe) TO BE ROUTED TO THE INTERNAL SEEKER SITE. Date Posted: 7/23/2025 Job Code: BC-EQOPR3-7 Location: 11380 - Restoration Program Address: 600 Wilson Avenue City: Newark State: NJ Country: United States of America Category: River Restoration Description Responsible for performing manual and unskilled labor in connection with equipment operations, landscaping, and river cleanup tasks. Minimum Requirements Requirements: Must be able to operate various types of motorized construction and landscaping equipment, as well as different types of watercrafts, including, but not limited to, trash skimmer vessels. Must be able to learn signaling and rigging. Must be able to operate all equipment in a skilled and safe manner over rough, icy and/or unstable surfaces. Must be able to swim. License and/or Certifications: Current Class B CDL License required. Class A CDL License preferred. Must be able to pass a boat safety course and have the boat endorsement added onto a driver's license. Annual CPR and AED certification. Education: High School Diploma, Vocational School Diploma or equivalency certificate. Experience: Minimum one (1) year of experience in both the operation and maintenance of construction and landscaping equipment and the operation of boats and trash skimmers. Physical Demands: Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation to ensure the health and safety of oneself and others are maintained. Must qualify for and possess the ability to perform entry into confined spaces while wearing proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as, but not limited to, canister and dust masks as well as SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus). Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of the arms, legs and the whole body such as climbing (including ladders), lifting up to 50 lbs., balancing, walking, stooping and handling heavy objects. Working Conditions: Workers are employed in extreme weather conditions associated with rivers and streams and in conditions associated with a wastewater treatment plant and sewer collection system. Will be required to work indoors and outdoors depending on the nature of the position. To Apply: All applicants must meet the NJ First Act residency requirements. The expected base pay range for this position is $76,950 to $96,332. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, education, training, and formal credentials. PVSC offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees which includes medical, dental, vision, pension, life insurance, flexible spending account, and 457B retirement program, as well as paid vacation, sick, holiday and personal days. The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity in the workplace. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or sexual orientation. PVSC offers excellent benefit options and a pension plan. Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about PVSC, please visit www.nj.gov/pvsc .