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Tow truck driver jobs in West Orange, NJ: hiring flatbed, wheel-lift and roadside
We are hiring drivers and roadside technicians to run calls in West Orange, dispatched 24/7 from Linden, roughly 28 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 West Orange calls
We are hiring flatbed and wheel-lift drivers (W-2) and owner-operators and roadside technicians (1099); every role runs calls in West Orange from our Linden dispatch.
Flatbed Tow Truck Driver
W-2, full-time or part-time; $22–$30 an hour base plus per-call commission, paid weekly. Full-time and part-time shifts on a 24-hour board: days, nights, weekends and an on-call rotation. Full posting and apply.
Wheel-Lift Tow Truck Driver
We are hiring light-duty wheel-lift operators for the fast calls: local tows, impounds, tight streets and parking decks where a flatbed cannot fit. W-2, full-time or part-time, $20–$28 an hour base plus per-call commission, paid weekly. Apply for this role.
Owner-Operator Tow Truck Driver, West Orange
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 jobs near West Orange
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.
What tow truck work looks like in West Orange, NJ
West Orange is roughly 28 minutes from our Linden yard; the calls here run on I-280, Route 10 and Northfield Avenue and the town's own streets and lots.
A large hilly township running from the Orange border up First Mountain to the Eagle Rock ridge and down into the Pleasantdale and Llewellyn Park sections. Steep roads, long driveways, office parks along Route 10 and Prospect Avenue, and family SUVs everywhere.
Driveways and garages on the hills, open lots at the shopping centers and office parks, garage parking at Kessler and the hotels. Steep driveways need the flatbed on the street and a winch.
I-280
Climbs First Mountain through the township; the long grade overheats engines and the Exit 7–9 ramps ice first.
Route 10
Retail and office corridor toward Livingston; jughandles and heavy traffic.
Northfield Avenue
Crosses the mountain past the reservation; steep and winding.
Eagle Rock Avenue
Up to Eagle Rock Reservation; icy in winter.
Commuter lots
Dead batteries and lockouts at Park-and-ride lots along Prospect Avenue and Northfield Avenue are regular roadside calls, most of them early morning and evening.
Learn West Orange's streets on the job; the dispatcher routes every call.
Call (908) 444-0129What you need to drive West Orange 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.
Roadside provider
One year or more of roadside, towing or automotive service experience preferred; strong mechanical aptitude required.
Working knowledge of vehicle batteries, tires, TPMS, and door and lock systems, including smart keys.
Flatbed driver
Clear, polite communication with customers who are having a bad day, in person and on the phone.
Able to pass a background check and a pre-employment drug screen.
Wheel-lift driver
Able to lift 75 pounds and work outdoors in all weather, including night shifts in winter.
Calm, clear communication with customers and property managers.
Owner-operator
Commercial auto liability and on-hook coverage at the limits in our operator agreement, with certificates on file.
Valid driver's license, at least 23 years old, clean motor vehicle record; DOT medical card where the truck's weight requires it.
Based in Linden, running calls in West Orange and Essex County
Company trucks start and end at the Linden yard; owner-operators and roadside technicians can start the day near West Orange.
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.
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Questions about tow truck jobs in West Orange
Short answers for drivers thinking about West Orange calls.
Do I have to live in West Orange to drive for you?
No. Company flatbed and wheel-lift drivers work out of the Linden yard, roughly 28 minutes from West Orange. 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 West Orange 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 West Orange?
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.