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How much do auto recovery jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 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 Specialist II (on call)- Mental Health 378

Telecare

Riverside, CA • On-site

$23/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Telecare Corporation rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 56 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

304th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

"They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I'd be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live..." - Client from Telecare
What You Will Do to Change Lives
The Recovery Specialist II provides care that responds to the physical and psychological needs of members served. The Recovery Specialist II provides direct and indirect services according to individual service plans and Medicaid standards.
Shifts Available:
On-Call | NOC/PM | Shifts: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM, 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM | Days: Monday - Friday and some weekends and a Holiday
Expected starting wage range is $23.00. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)
  • High school diploma or G.E.D and two (2) years of experience in a psychiatric mental health setting or BA/BS with one (1) year experience in mental health setting
  • Knowledge of basic nursing skills and interventions, as well as mental and physical health conditions and terminologies
  • Certification as a CNA or its equivalent is acceptable documentation of nursing skills knowledge
  • Proficient understanding of client advocacy and client rights as defined in Title 17 and Title 9
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be CPR, First Aid, and CPI certified (hands-on course) on date of employment or prior to providing direct client care and maintain current certification throughout employment
  • All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver's license, a motor vehicle clearance and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual or local requirements may apply

  • Valid and current driver's license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.

  • Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.

What's In It For You*
  • Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.

  • Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for NOC Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend NOC Shift)

  • Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship

  • Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships

  • Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan

  • For more information visit: https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits

Join Our Compassionate Team
Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.
As part of the Telecare family, the Riverside County Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) is licensed as a 59-bed sub-acute residential program located in Riverside, CA. The program provides longer-term mental health recovery services 24/7/365 within a supportive, structured, and secure inpatient environment designed to help clients prepare to move to the community and/or lower levels of care.
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability
*May vary by location and position type
Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.
If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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Founded in 1965, Telecare is a rapidly growing mental health care company dedicated to making a difference for our clients, the community, and our employees. We offer an array of mental health services to adults with serious mental illness. We partner with public sector entities and behavioral health organizations and have over 155 programs and over 4,300 employees across the country. And we're growing all the time! When you work at Telecare, you help to empower thousands of individuals every day in their journeys of recovery.

Industry

Offices of mental health practitioners

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Alameda, CA, US

Year founded

1965

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