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How much do auto recovery jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for auto recovery in California is $17.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.19 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Auto Recovery vs Auto Body Technician?

AspectAuto RecoveryAuto Body Technician
CertificationsCommercial driver’s license (CDL), towing certificationsASE certifications, collision repair certifications
Work EnvironmentRoadside, towing yards, repair shopsAuto repair shops, collision centers
Job FocusRecovering and towing vehiclesRepairing vehicle body damage

Auto Recovery specialists focus on retrieving and towing vehicles, often working on roadsides or in towing yards. Auto Body Technicians repair vehicle damage, working mainly in repair shops. While both roles involve vehicle care, their skills, certifications, and work environments differ significantly, making each role unique within the automotive industry.

What is an auto recovery agent?

Auto Recovery agents, also known as repossession agents, are professionals responsible for locating and repossessing vehicles when borrowers default on their auto loans or leases. They work on behalf of lenders, such as banks or finance companies, to recover vehicles in accordance with local laws and regulations. Their duties often include tracking down vehicles, communicating with vehicle owners, and safely transporting repossessed vehicles to designated locations. Auto Recovery agents must be knowledgeable about legal procedures and often work irregular hours. It's a job that requires discretion, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an auto recovery agent?

To thrive as an Auto Recovery Agent, you need knowledge of repossession laws, vehicle handling, and typically a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. Familiarity with GPS tracking systems, tow truck operation, and sometimes certification from organizations like the Certified Asset Recovery Specialist (CARS) program are important. Strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm under stress set top performers apart. These skills are critical for ensuring safe, legal, and efficient recovery of assets while minimizing conflict and liability.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in auto recovery and how can they be managed?

Auto recovery professionals often face challenges such as dealing with difficult or emotional vehicle owners, working irregular hours, and handling safety risks during repossessions. Successful recovery agents develop strong communication and conflict-resolution skills, follow strict legal guidelines, and stay vigilant about personal safety. Many companies provide ongoing training and support, and teamwork with dispatchers and law enforcement is common to ensure smooth operations and minimize confrontations.
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Infographic showing various Auto Recovery job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 63% Full Time, 30% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,747 per year, or $17.7 per hour.

Recovery Coordinator -Temporary

Clarvida - California

Tehachapi, CA • On-site

$23 - $24/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Description
Position at Clarvida - California
Our company is known for an unwavering commitment to exceptional value and recovery-focused, quality care. We are experts in the field of behavioral health care, providing cutting-edge mental health and substance use community-based services and offer a dynamic employment experience! Clarvida offers competitive salaries and benefits, comprehensive on-boarding and job training, a supportive learning environment, ongoing education in the use of evidence-based, promising practices and much more! We are well-known in the field and have been a preferred provider in the Southern California region for over 20 years partnering with local government agencies and managed care companies to offer personalized, integrated care to community members of all ages, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds. You will find that we have several openings ranging from administrative to clinical positions in a variety of service areas and settings in Southern California. Join one of our Clarvida locations and experience it for yourself! We have over 30 outpatient behavioral health locations nestled throughout our communities located in Kern County, Los Angeles County, Orange County, and San Diego County.
Clarvida is seeking an innovative and purpose driven individual to join our team as Recovery Coordinator at our Tehachapi location.
Salary $23 - $24hr Full Benefits
SUMMARY
Provides outreach, information-referral, case management, and a full array of mental health /rehabilitation services for clients which include counseling, crisis intervention, skill training, and coordinating and monitoring the assessment, treatment planning process and follow-up for each client. Level II may act as a lead recovery coordinator providing supervision and training to other recovery staff and volunteers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
AA, AS or BA degree in human services, psychology or related field and one year related experience or two years' equivalent experience
  • Proof of: valid California driver's license and auto insurance, as well as proof of education are required record and current CPR certification
  • Must have minimum one year equivalent prior case management or psychiatric treatment experience
  • May be required to have knowledge of rehabilitation model
  • Excellent prioritization and organization skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and good written and verbal communication skills
  • Intermediate level PC skills required
  • Related experience: coaching, scouts, teacher's aide, or CPS aid
  • Closely monitored with six months of training

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
  • Conducts intake, completes comprehensive evaluation of each client's life situation, problems and needs, and with client's participation and consent, prepares a detailed plan of care
  • Responsible for service coordination by assisting clients in implementing their plan of care by facilitating access to and providing community resource linkage and managing the process to include monitoring effectiveness of support services including both client and provider participation
  • Provides professional support to clients by maintaining regular contact such as through client home visits to provide personal support, consultation, confrontation and intervention, as necessary, including guidance and instruction
  • Transport clients to accommodate community relationships. Use of personal car or vehicle is required
  • Monthly Productivity requirement is 100 hours
  • Maintains daily record of work activities completing daily service progress notes and billing forms per Company and government standards and in compliance with Short Doyle/Medi-Cal requirements related to case management
  • Conduct outreach, provide information and referral services to persons who do not require or qualify for case management services
  • Maintain and ensures HIPAA, ethical standards and professional boundaries with all staff and clients
  • Provide temporary intervention to ex-clients on an as needed basis
  • Develop and maintain professional working relationships with agencies and service providers
  • Participates in management, staff and client meetings and training activities as required
  • Other duties as assigned or necessary to support the program and/or the company

*NOW OFFERING DAILY PAY TO OUR EMPLOYEES*
Competitive salaries & benefits
• Paid Vacation Days (1st year 12 days; increases with tenure)
• Paid Sick Days (Accrual per pay period)
• 9 Paid Holidays (including Day after Thanksgiving)
• Medical, Dental, Vision including a Health Savings Account or FSA
• Health, Dependent and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic and Optional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
• 401K
Perks @ Clarvida (student loan refinancing, pet insurance, Verizon wireless discount, movie, hotel, concert and sporting event discounts)

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