Brick's New Truck Will Require One, Not Three Operators

Brick Township plans to buy a new grapple truck that officials said will shrink the amount of labor from three truck operators down to one.

Brick Council agreed to solicit bids for the new truck, which the township would buy for specialized Public Works jobs. There is an existing truck for the work now, but township officials said the new purchase would require less labor.

A 2013 model Brush Hawg grapple truck uses an extended arm and grapple to scoop up materials and load into the truck bed.

Brick Township Administrator Scott Pezarras said the new truck will be used by Public Works to clear catch basins of debris, and would also be used for brush collection and bulk pick-ups.

“This will be utilized to clear catch basins, and would facilitate and assist in brush pick-ups,” Pezarras said. “This will enable public works to utilize one man to do the service, instead of three men as they currently have.”

The grapple truck will be equipped with controls to pick-up and clear the item with its grapple, instead of tossing in the materials by a second or third truck operator.

The council agreed to authorize the township to solicit bids for the purchase of the truck. Bids will be opened Dec. 6.