ROAD REPAIRER 1
Career Family: ROAD REPAIRER
To land Road Repairer 1 in New Jersey you go through the competitive route: you sit an announced exam and the score puts you on the eligible list agencies hire from.
The one gate is 1 year of relevant experience.
How to apply
This title is filled by competitive examination.
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See where to apply for this title →Examination announcements for this title
An open competitive announcement for this title is accepting applications, per the Civil Service Commission's list read on October 13, 2026. An announcement is an examination, not a vacancy; the announcement itself lists the fee, the requirements and how to file.
| Title | Symbol | Jurisdiction | Closes | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road Repairer 1All Departments | C1156H | Passaic CountyResidents of Passaic County | October 21, 2026 | Open | Announcement |
Promotional
A promotional announcement for this title is accepting applications as of October 13, 2026. A promotional examination produces its own eligible list and is open only to people who already hold permanent status in a qualifying title within the department named on the row, not across that employer generally; filing without eligibility means an ineligible determination and no refund of the fee.
| Title | Symbol | Employer and unit who may file | Closes | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROAD REPAIRER 1$25 to $50 an hourPromoted from: Building Maintenance Worker, Laborer 1, Maintenance Worker 1 Grounds, Traffic Maintenance Worker | PM4015H | WOODBRIDGEPUBLIC WORKS | October 21, 2026 | Open | Announcement |
Previously announced, and no longer listed by the Commission
The Commission removes an announcement once it has closed and republishes nothing, so this examination is no longer on any of its own lists. We keep what we have read, here covering 2026. It cannot be filed for now; a title announced once is often announced again, so this is the record of whether that has happened.
| Title | Symbol | Employer or unit | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road Repairer 1Open competitive | C0933H | Bergen County | September 21, 2026 |
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Salaries stated in examination announcements
One Civil Service Commission examination announcement has stated a salary for this title. Local pay is set by each employer under its own ordinance or contract, so this is one employer's figure for one position rather than a rate for the title.
| Employer | Salary as published | Basis | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| WoodbridgePublic Works | $25.00 ~ $50.00 / Per Hour | Per hour | October 2026 |
Each figure is quoted as the Civil Service Commission printed it in that employer's announcement on the date shown. It is evidence of what was advertised then, not a statement of what the position pays now, and an announcement does not say whether a post is full or part time. No average, range or comparison is given across employers, because each sets its own pay and nothing here establishes that two of these positions are alike. Where an employer has announced the title more than once for the same department, only its most recent figure is shown. How this data is sourced.
Where this title is used
Road Repairer 1 is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.
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Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under supervision, performs varied types of work involved in the maintenance, repair, resurfacing, and/or construction of roads within a jurisdiction and/or assists in the installation and/or maintenance of traffic lines and traffic signs; maintains grounds; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
- Performs varied types of work involved in the maintenance, repair, resurfacing, and/or construction of roads.
- Assists in the assembly, installation, and maintenance of traffic lines and signs.
- Maintains grounds.
- Digs trenches and does manual grading.
- Aids in oiling and greasing machinery and equipment of varied types.
- Helps load and unload trucks.
- Shovels gravel and sand.
- Assists in the repair of potholes.
- Mixes cement and mortar.
- Aids in the placing of forms used in concrete work.
- Cleans up underbrush, foliage, vines, and weeds.
- Cuts down trees and digs out tree stumps.
- Installs drain pipes and catch basins, lays works, and paints guard rails.
- Builds, repairs, and raises catch basins and manholes.
- Operates, checks, services, and makes minor adjustments and repairs to trucks and construction and maintenance equipment.
- Uses power tools and equipment such as electric and pneumatic drills and hammers.
- Measures distances from grade stakes, drives stakes, and stretches tight line.
- Cleans and levels terrain with hand tools.
- Spreads and levels dirt, asphalt, and other material on roadways.
- 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.
Experience
One (1) year of experience in the cleaning, maintenance, and repair of roads or streets which may include work involving the installation and maintenance of traffic lines and signs, or one (1) year of experience as a laborer in a public works department.
License
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods, practices, occupational hazards, and safety precautions involved in performing general maintenance and repair work.
- Knowledge of materials, equipment, and procedures used in the installation and maintenance of traffic lines and signs.
- Knowledge of construction and maintenance operations and procedures used to repair and maintain roads.
- Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
- Ability to learn quickly from explanations and demonstrations.
- Ability to operate equipment in a skilled, safe manner.
- Ability to check, clean, service, and make minor and emergency repairs.
- Ability to maintain related records and files.
- 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 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 essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and type of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing Authority.