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Dunellen Jobs
Dunellen's small size means many jobs are with local government, schools, downtown businesses, restaurants, health-care offices and trades. The Raritan Valley Line also broadens access to employers elsewhere in Central and North Jersey.
Where to look locally
Municipal administration, public works, recreation, police-support and seasonal positions are posted as vacancies arise.
Borough websiteTeachers, aides, substitutes, administration, operations and support positions across Faber Elementary, Lincoln Middle and Dunellen High.
School districtNorth Avenue and Washington Avenue businesses create kitchen, service, counter, retail and management opportunities.
Pharmacies, dental practices, physical therapy and medical offices support clinical and administrative employment.
Construction, plumbing, HVAC, painting, landscaping and property-service businesses create field and skilled-trade work.
Table tennis, martial arts, fitness and recreation businesses may offer coaching, instruction, desk and operations roles.
Ongoing downtown mixed-use projects create project-based construction and property-management activity.
Dunellen Station makes job searches beyond the borough more practical along the Raritan Valley Line and connecting transit network.
Nearby Piscataway, South Plainfield, Green Brook and Route 287/22 employment corridors broaden warehouse, office, health-care and industrial options.
Job-search checklist
- Use the employer's official careers page or an official Borough/school posting for qualifications and deadlines.
- Confirm the actual worksite municipality; “Dunellen” mailing addresses may refer to neighboring towns.
- For school and public-sector work, verify certification, fingerprinting and background-check requirements.
- For construction and service jobs, confirm licensing, insurance and whether the role is employee or independent-contractor work.
- Never pay for an interview, send gift cards or return money from a check sent by a supposed employer.
NJTGO advertising and enhanced placement options are available for Dunellen and Middlesex County businesses and organizations.
View advertising optionsDunellen information reviewed September 16, 2026. Businesses, menus, hours, services, events, projects, lodging and job openings can change; confirm time-sensitive details directly with the organization.