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Tow truck driver jobs in South Plainfield, NJ: hiring flatbed, wheel-lift and roadside
We are hiring drivers and roadside technicians to run calls in South Plainfield, dispatched 24/7 from Linden, roughly 22 minutes away. Real pay ranges below, one application for every town. Posted October 4, 2026; open through December 31, 2026.
Who we are hiring for South Plainfield calls
We are hiring flatbed and wheel-lift drivers (W-2) and owner-operators and roadside technicians (1099); every role runs calls in South Plainfield from our Linden dispatch.
Owner-Operator Tow Truck Driver
You own the truck; we fill it. independent contractor (1099), paid per completed call, settled weekly, split agreed in writing first. Apply for this role.
Roadside Assistance Technician
independent contractor (1099); paid per completed call, settled weekly, split agreed in writing first. You choose the days and hours you are available. Full posting and apply.
Flatbed Tow Truck Driver jobs near South Plainfield
We are hiring rollback operators to run our flatbeds out of Linden. W-2, full-time or part-time, $22–$30 an hour base plus per-call commission, paid weekly. Apply for this role.
Wheel-Lift Tow Truck Driver jobs near South Plainfield
Pay: $20–$28 an hour base plus per-call commission, paid weekly. Status: W-2, full-time or part-time. Read the Wheel-lift driver posting.
What tow truck work looks like in South Plainfield, NJ
South Plainfield is roughly 22 minutes from our Linden yard; the calls here run on Plainfield Avenue, Route 529 (Stelton / New Durham Road) and I-287 and the town's own streets and lots.
A borough of post-war neighborhoods and industrial parks between Plainfield, Edison and Piscataway. Hadley Road and Durham Avenue carry warehouse and fleet traffic; Stelton Road and Plainfield Avenue hold the residential grids. Pickups, work vans and commuter cars.
Driveways and street parking in the residential sections, open lots at the industrial parks and Hadley Center. Flatbeds reach everything.
Plainfield Avenue
Connector to Plainfield and Edison; parked cars on both sides.
Route 529 (Stelton / New Durham Road)
Connects to the I-287 ramps and Piscataway.
I-287
Runs along the eastern edge with the Durham Avenue exit; the interchange with Route 529 is a frequent breakdown spot.
Hadley Road
The industrial spine with the shopping center; box trucks and fleet vans break down here.
Commuter lots
Dead batteries and lockouts at Nearest stations: Dunellen (Raritan Valley Line) and Metuchen (Northeast Corridor) are regular roadside calls, most of them early morning and evening.
Learn South Plainfield's streets on the job; the dispatcher routes every call.
Call (908) 444-0129What you need to drive South Plainfield calls for us
A valid license, a clean driving record and the ability to work outdoors in all weather; experience requirements and equipment differ by role.
Wheel-lift driver
One year or more of wheel-lift or light-duty towing experience preferred; trainees with a strong driving record are considered.
Confident maneuvering a tow truck in tight urban streets, alleys and parking structures.
Owner-operator
Valid driver's license, at least 23 years old, clean motor vehicle record; DOT medical card where the truck's weight requires it.
Two years or more of towing experience running your own or someone else's truck.
Roadside provider
Able to lift 50 pounds and work outdoors in all weather.
Registered as a sole proprietor or business able to receive weekly settlements; W-9 on file.
Flatbed driver
Smartphone for the dispatch app; we pay a monthly stipend.
Valid driver's license from New Jersey or a neighboring state, at least 21 years old, with a clean motor vehicle record for the past three years.
Based in Linden, running calls in South Plainfield and Middlesex County
Company trucks start and end at the Linden yard; owner-operators and roadside technicians can start the day near South Plainfield.
Dispatch runs 24 hours a day from Linden. The dispatcher quotes every customer before a truck rolls, so you never quote a price on scene; you get the pickup, the destination and the customer's number on your phone, and you call ahead when you are a few minutes out.
Every town within about 45 minutes of Linden: Union, Middlesex, Essex, Hudson, Somerset, Morris, Monmouth, Bergen and Passaic counties, 163 towns in all.
Same board, same rules, every town.
Call (908) 444-0129Also hiring near South Plainfield
The same four roles cover Plainfield, Edison, Piscataway, Metuchen, Dunellen and Middlesex and every other Middlesex County town.
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Questions about tow truck jobs in South Plainfield
Short answers for drivers thinking about South Plainfield calls.
Do I have to live in South Plainfield to drive for you?
No. Company flatbed and wheel-lift drivers work out of the Linden yard, roughly 22 minutes from South Plainfield. Owner-operators and roadside technicians use their own vehicles and can start from wherever they live inside the territory.
What does a tow truck driver earn on South Plainfield calls?
Pay is the same in every town: flatbed drivers $22–$30 an hour base and wheel-lift drivers $20–$28 an hour base, each plus a per-call commission paid weekly; contractors are paid per completed call under a written split.
How do I apply for a tow truck job covering South Plainfield?
Apply online at the application page or call (908) 444-0129. One application covers every town we serve; tell us the shifts you can work.
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Real dispatcher, 24 hours a day. Quoted price before we roll.