TRANSPORT HAULER
To land Transport Hauler 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.
To be eligible you bring 1 year of relevant experience and a professional license. The FY2027 range lands between $50,059 and $72,550, and state payroll currently lists about 21 people in the title, led by Corrections.
How to apply
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Exam
This is an application to sit an exam and be placed on an eligible list for this title, not an application for a specific job. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. There may be no current vacancy behind it, and the list it produces may not be certified for months or years.
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Exam
Open to permanent employees in the competitive division who hold a qualifying lower title in the same unit. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. Like the open competitive exam, this places you on a list; it is not itself a job offer.
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Agency posting
Department of Corrections's employment page may require a click-through to see specific openings. Provisional appointment against a posted vacancy is how most people are actually hired into this kind of title.
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Agency posting
Department of the Treasury's employment page may require a click-through to see specific openings. Provisional appointment against a posted vacancy is how most people are actually hired into this kind of title.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 21 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $61,404. The agencies employing the most are:
- Corrections (11)
- Treasury (10)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
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.
Definition
Under direction of a supervisory official in a state department, institution, or agency, operates, cleans, services, makes minor adjustments to, and loads and unloads tractor-trailers; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Drives tractors of various makes and models and hauls trailers of different types and configurations as required. Receives written and/or oral assignments for transportation of various goods/articles requiring utilization of a tractor-trailer as means of conveyance. Loads and unloads materials of varied types. Checks vehicles before operation to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in proper working order. Secures cargo for transport using ropes, blocks, chains, binders and/or covers. Wraps goods using pads, packing paper, shrink wrap and containers, and secures loads to trailer walls utilizing straps or load bars. Makes timely deliveries in accord with an established schedule. Maneuvers trucks into loading or unloading position for delivery; checks that vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned. Couples and uncouples trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air and electrical lines and manipulating fifth-wheel locks. Maintains records of receipts and deliveries. Performs minor repairs, adjustments, operator level lubrication, and maintenance in accord with the Operator¿s Manual and/or Lubrication and Maintenance Manuals. Reports vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to vehicle coordinator. Checks condition of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure there has been no damage. Cleans out trailer and cab at the end of the work shift. Picks up and delivers mail, freight, and incoming/outgoing materials. Prior to transport, checks all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate. Ensures the correct materials and goods are offloaded for delivery in accordance with the bill of lading or other delivery paperwork; secures signatures on bills of lading or other receipt paperwork certifying delivery and receipt of ordered products. Collects, loads, and unloads, with or without assistance, and hauls printed materials, various types of equipment, furniture, laundry, baked goods, and State-Use Industry products in quantities or bulk requiring transport by tractor-trailer. Follows special procedures related to specific cargo, such as checking refrigeration systems prior to transporting frozen foods. May load hazardous or dangerous material on trucks (e.g. flammables, corrosives, oxidizers, compressed gas cylinders and/or poison) in accordance with federal regulations. Maintains contact with supervisor by telephone or radio to exchange information and receive instructions while on delivery routes. Conducts special and/or emergency transport and delivery of materials, as required. Collects delivery instructions from warehouse supervisor, verifying instructions and routes. As required, backhauls empty pallets, returned products or other goods and materials back to the warehouse or to another predetermined location. Completes simple reports and maintains simple records including records of fuel consumption and mileage. When not engaged in operating a tractor-trailer, may operate less complex vehicles and perform maintenance and repair tasks under direction of a garage crew supervisor. 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 work involving the operation and maintenance of tractor-trailers.
License
Appointees must 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 federal and state trucking regulations applicable to tractor trailer operators. Knowledge of State Truck Routing regulations governing proper routing of tractor trailers for deliveries using State roadways. Knowledge of the construction, care, maintenance, and competent, safe, and efficient operation of tractor-trailers and other motorized equipment including cleaning, lubrication, servicing of batteries, and care of tires and lights. Knowledge of minor repair procedures which can be done without recourse to the repair shop. Knowledge of proper procedures used in refueling reefer fuel tanks for refrigeration units on tractor trailers. Knowledge of procedures involved in loading, unloading, and delivering varied types of materials, and in the preparation of simple records, invoices, and receipts. Knowledge of requirements for the safe transport of hazardous materials. Ability to drive tractors and tow various trailers as required. Ability to analyze truck driving and operating problems, to organize assigned trucking and related work, and to develop effective work methods. Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions, sometimes complex, and to learn quickly from oral and written explanations and from demonstrations. Ability to drive tractor-trailers and other motorized equipment in a safe, competent, and skilled manner. Ability to safely operate a tractor-trailer on highway, secondary and rural road environments, and within a congested city environment. Ability to load, unload, and deliver varied types of freight. Ability to service, clean, and make minor repairs to trucking equipment. Ability to operate and maneuver large, heavy-duty motor vehicles with air brakes in dock areas, alleys and other non-conventional loading situations. Ability to operate varying types of manual and mechanized lift equipment. Ability to organize and carry through assigned work projects. Ability to work effectively with supervisors, associates, and others having a part in trucking operations. Ability to keep simple records, and to handle invoices and receipts. Ability to learn 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, or 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 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. Appointees must meet all federal requirements established to operate tractor trailers, including requirements for random drug testing and substances banned for use by tractor trailer drivers.