Road Tech About

About the role

Under the Public Safety Division, Peregrine is looking for dependable people to work as contracted roadside assistance technicians across Nebraska and surrounding areas. You answer service calls for disabled vehicles: jump starts, tire changes, fuel delivery, lockouts, and other help the call requires.

Technicians are on call, respond when dispatch asks, and stay clear with both dispatch and the driver. You are often the first person a stranded motorist sees. The work suits someone with mechanical aptitude, calm customer service, and a wish to work independently in the field.

Key responsibilities

• Respond promptly and arrive ready to finish the call.
• Give safe, courteous service and keep a calm presence.
• Jump starts, tire changes, fuel delivery, lockouts, and minor help when it is appropriate.
• Keep dispatch updated and follow the service protocol.
• Keep tools, equipment, and your vehicle clean and ready.
• Document the service, the customer, and any incident.
• Follow safety rules that protect you, the customer, and the vehicle.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude for common vehicle problems.
• A reliable vehicle that can carry your tools, and basic roadside equipment: jack, lug wrench, jumper cables, and an air compressor. More equipment is a plus.
• Calm communication under pressure, and the ability to work alone.
• Roadside, towing, automotive, or public-safety experience is preferred. Training is available for qualified people.
• Current First Aid and CPR, or willingness to get it within 60 days.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving history. You must meet background, driving-record, and insurance requirements.
• No felony convictions, drug use, or DUI offenses.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in weather and roadside conditions.

Pay and schedule

• Average earnings run about $600–$1,900 a week. You receive 35% of the full job total, which is the $125 per-call fee plus any mileage charges ($2.50 per mile past 30 miles), paid bi-weekly. For example, a 40-mile job totals $150, so you receive $52.50. The range assumes about eight or nine calls on a 10–12 hour shift and depends on volume, area, and performance.
• Winch, recovery, or other specialized gear can add income when you hold the required state DOT approval and licensing.
• Pay is per completed call, with possible bonuses for performance, customer satisfaction, and availability in peak hours or severe weather.
• Shifts are typically 10–12 hours, days, nights, and weekends. Full-time, part-time, and on-call schedules are available.
• Reliable responders may get priority dispatch.

Contractor standing

All technicians operate as independent contractors under the Public Safety Division, not as employees. You handle your own taxes, insurance, vehicle, and equipment. You can deduct ordinary business costs such as mileage, fuel, maintenance, tools, and a phone used for the work. The IRS standard mileage rate is about $0.70 a mile. Health coverage is through your own plan or healthcare.gov. A SEP IRA or other self-employed retirement contribution may be available to you. This is general information, not tax advice.

Magnetic company decals and a high-visibility vest are provided. Hi-vis clothing must be worn. If magnetic signs will not work on your vehicle, tell us and we will look at another option. Peregrine handles dispatch, customer communication, and billing so you can stay on the call.

How to apply

Use the Road Tech App. Have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and a short account of your experience ready. Qualified people are contacted for a short screening. Questions: [email protected].