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MECHANICAL AND TOWING
Tow Truck Driver - Flatbed
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What they do
A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.
$40,373 / year median in New Jersey
-19% projected decline
Job Description
Experienced Tow Truck Driver Full-Time | On-Site | Hightstown, NJ We're looking for an experienced, motivated, and dependable Tow Truck Driver to join our team full-time. Lawton's Service Company / LSC Mechanical We are an established towing, recovery, and automotive repair business serving Hightstown and the surrounding area for more than 25 years. We handle everything from everyday roadside assistance and vehicle towing to recovery work, while our affiliated repair shop provides automotive service and mechanical repairs. We already have a great weekend tower on our team who has demonstrated what this position can become. He doesn't just answer calls—he knows how to recognize opportunities, visit our contracted commercial properties, and actively generate towing business . We're looking for someone with that same mindset who can take on tow jobs during the week. Responsibilities Respond to towing, roadside assistance, and recovery calls. Safely operate tow trucks and properly secure and transport vehicles. Perform basic roadside services such as jump starts, lockouts, and tire changes. Conduct authorized tows and vehicle recoveries. Regularly check our contracted commercial properties for legitimate towing opportunities. Build and maintain professional relationships with property managers and businesses. Complete required paperwork, photos, authorizations, and documentation. Maintain a clean, organized, and professional truck and equipment. Communicate professionally with customers, businesses, and management. Look for new opportunities to generate towing business. Assist our automotive repair shop and team members when needed. Qualifications Professional towing experience required Experience with flatbeds and/or wheel-lift trucks Safe and responsible driving habits Must hold the proper license to operate a tow truck in the state Has a clean driving record and can exhibit safe driving skills Strong knowledge of towing and vehicle securement Maintain excellent records of calls responded to Write and present invoices to clients in the field and accept payment as needed Basic mechanical knowledge is a plus Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently Professional and respectful with customers and businesses Self-motivated and willing to actively seek out business Comfortable developing relationships with commercial customers Willing to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings, weekends, holidays, or after-hours calls as needed We're looking for more than someone who simply waits for the next dispatched call. We want a tower who is proactive, takes ownership, and is motivated to find opportunities and grow the business. Safety and professionalism are non-negotiable. Initiative and determination are what will set you apart. If you're an experienced tower who is safe, dependable, mechanically capable, and hungry to work and grow , we'd like to hear from you.