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McDonald's Towing

Tow Truck Operator

Kalamazoo, MI · On-site

About Us McDonald's Towing is a family-owned business that has been in the Kalamazoo area for 40 years. We are a leading provider in the Southwest Michigan area for providing superior professional ...

Jerry's Towing

Heavy Duty Tow Driver

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$18.75 - $25.50/hr

Our team of experienced drivers and staff are dedicated to providing fast, reliable, and professional towing solutions for our customers. We take pride in our commitment to safety and customer ...

McDonald's Towing

Heavy Truck Driver

Kalamazoo, MI · On-site

About Us McDonald's Towing is a family-owned business that has been in the Kalamazoo area for 40 years. We are a leading provider in the Southwest Michigan area for providing superior professional ...

Jerry's Towing

Dispatch Manger - $125k +

Roberts, WI

About Us At Jerry's Towing, we have been serving the Roberts, WI area for over 20 years with professional towing and roadside assistance services. Our team of experienced drivers and dispatchers work ...

Jerry's Towing

Diesel Mechanic

Roberts, WI

$35/hr

About Jerry's Towing Jerry's Towing is a professional towing, recovery, and transportation company serving customers throughout the region. Our team depends on safe, reliable trucks and equipment ...

Eitels Towing

Towing Dispatcher

Orient, OH · On-site

$20/hr

Provide courteous and helpful assistance while maintaining professionalism. * Maintain accurate records of all towing requests, including details of the incident, services provided, and any relevant ...

Vehicle Management Solutions

Tow Operator

Markham, IL · On-site

Tow Truck Operators are responsible for providing safe, efficient, and professional towing, recovery, transport, and roadside assistance services. Operators must maintain a strong commitment to ...

Rochester Auto LLC

Tow Truck Driver

Merrillville, IN · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

General Manager Summary/objective A Tow Truck Driver is responsible for providing prompt, courteous, and professional towing services to our current and new customers. Essential functions Reasonable ...

Rochester Auto LLC

Tow Truck Driver

Westville, IN · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

General Manager Summary/objective A Tow Truck Driver is responsible for providing prompt, courteous, and professional towing services to our current and new customers. Essential functions Reasonable ...

Rochester Auto LLC

Tow Truck Driver

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

General Manager Summary/objective A Tow Truck Driver is responsible for providing prompt, courteous, and professional towing services to our current and new customers. Essential functions Reasonable ...

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How much do professional towing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for professional towing in the United States is $22.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.18 and $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Professional Towing vs Roadside Assistance Technician?

AspectProfessional TowingRoadside Assistance Technician
CredentialsDriver's license, CDL (if heavy-duty), training certificationsDriver's license, basic automotive repair certifications
Work EnvironmentRoadside, tow yards, accident scenesOn-site at vehicles, roadside, customer locations
Employer & IndustryTowing companies, auto repair shops, roadside service providers

Professional Towing involves transporting vehicles from one location to another, often requiring heavy-duty equipment and specialized training. Roadside Assistance Technicians focus on fixing minor issues on-site, such as flat tires or dead batteries. While both roles require driving skills and safety training, Professional Towing emphasizes vehicle transport, whereas Roadside Assistance is more about immediate repairs. Both are essential in the automotive service industry and often work together to assist motorists efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a professional towing operator?

To thrive as a Professional Towing Operator, you need a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL), knowledge of vehicle recovery techniques, and a solid understanding of road safety regulations. Experience with towing equipment, GPS navigation systems, and sometimes certifications like WreckMaster or TRAA are typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, customer service orientation, and the ability to remain calm under pressure make someone stand out in this role. These skills and qualities ensure safe, efficient vehicle recovery and build trust with clients during often stressful situations.

What are some common challenges faced by professional towing operators, and how can they be managed on the job?

Professional towing operators often encounter challenges such as working in hazardous weather conditions, navigating heavy traffic, and handling vehicles in difficult or unsafe locations. To manage these challenges, operators are typically trained in safety protocols, use specialized equipment, and maintain clear communication with dispatchers and law enforcement. Building strong situational awareness and staying updated on local traffic laws help ensure both personal safety and efficient service delivery. Teamwork and ongoing training are also key to successfully handling the diverse situations encountered in this role.

What are professional towing services?

Professional towing services involve the transportation of vehicles from one location to another, typically due to breakdowns, accidents, illegal parking, or vehicle relocation needs. Towing professionals use specialized trucks and equipment to safely move cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other vehicles. They are trained to handle a variety of situations, including roadside assistance, recovery from difficult terrain, and ensuring that vehicles are not further damaged in transit. Many towing companies also offer additional services like jump-starts, tire changes, and lockout assistance.
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Experienced Flatbed Tow Truck & Recovery Operator

MrKitt's Service Center & Towing

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

$800 - $1.4K/wk

Full-time

Posted 18 hours ago

Posted today

Job description

MrKitt’s Service Center & Towing is seeking an experienced, dependable, safety-focused Flatbed Tow Truck & Recovery Operator to join our professional towing team.

This is not an entry-level position. Candidates must have a minimum of three years of verifiable professional towing and recovery experience and must be fully capable of operating a flatbed/rollback tow truck safely, efficiently, and independently.
The successful candidate must have experience handling routine towing, accident scenes, vehicle recovery, rollover recovery, disabled vehicles, and double-hook assignments. Operators must understand proper loading, unloading, vehicle positioning, securement, weight distribution, recovery techniques, and DOT safety requirements.

We are looking for an operator who can receive an assignment, assess the situation, determine the safest and most efficient approach, properly complete the job, document the assignment, and communicate with dispatch with minimal supervision.
At the same time, you must be a team player. Professional towing and recovery require communication, cooperation, accountability, and a willingness to assist other operators when needed.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
  • Minimum 3 years of verifiable professional towing and recovery experience.
  • Must have significant experience operating flatbed tow trucks.
  • Must be capable of safely loading, securing, transporting, and unloading a variety of vehicles.
  • Must be able to properly and efficiently perform double-hook towing assignments.
  • Must understand the additional securement, weight, equipment, clearance, and safety considerations involved in double-hook operations.
  • Must have accident-scene and vehicle-recovery experience.
  • Must understand proper vehicle stabilization and recovery techniques.
  • Must understand recovery positioning, recovery angles, equipment limitations, and scene hazards.
  • Must understand proper vehicle securement and load distribution.
  • Must know when a recovery requires additional equipment, another operator, or a heavier recovery unit.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Clean driving record.
  • Current DOT Medical Card.
  • Must be able to successfully pass a background screening.
  • Strong knowledge of applicable DOT regulations and safety requirements.
  • Strong customer-service and communication skills.
  • Must be a team player.
  • Dependable, punctual, responsible, and professional.
  • Must be capable of working effectively with minimal supervision.
  • Must follow company policies, safety procedures, and management direction.
  • Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather, traffic, roadside, and accident-scene conditions.

Flatbed / Rollback Responsibilities:
The operator will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating company flatbed/rollback towing equipment, including:
  • Properly positioning the flatbed for loading and unloading.
  • Safely operating the bed, winch, controls, and related towing equipment.
  • Determining appropriate loading procedures based on vehicle condition and location.
  • Properly loading and positioning vehicles on the flatbed.
  • Maintaining appropriate vehicle placement and weight distribution.
  • Using appropriate securement points and methods.
  • Properly using straps, chains, wheel restraints, safety equipment, and other required securement devices.
  • Double-checking all vehicle securement before moving the truck.
  • Safely unloading vehicles at their destination.
  • Taking additional precautions with damaged, disabled, lowered, specialty, or otherwise difficult-to-load vehicles.
  • Protecting customer vehicles from preventable damage throughout the towing process.

Double-Hook Experience Required:
Candidates must be able to properly, safely, and efficiently double hook when the assignment and equipment allow it.
The operator must understand that double-hook towing requires additional attention to equipment capacity, vehicle weight, weight distribution, securement, clearances, turning characteristics, braking, road conditions, and applicable regulations.

The operator is expected to:
  • Determine whether the vehicles and assigned equipment are appropriate for the intended double-hook operation.
  • Properly position and secure each vehicle.
  • Verify appropriate clearances before transport.
  • Understand how the additional vehicle affects the operation and handling of the tow truck.
  • Inspect all connections and securement before moving.
  • Recheck the load and securement as required.
  • Operate the truck conservatively and safely while transporting multiple vehicles.
  • Never exceed the safe operating limits of the truck, towing equipment, securement equipment, or applicable legal requirements.
Efficiency is expected, but safety and proper securement always come first.

Accident & Vehicle Recovery Responsibilities:
This position requires hands-on experience responding to motor vehicle accidents and recovery situations.
Operators must be capable of:
  • Responding professionally to accident and recovery calls.
  • Assessing the scene before beginning operations.
  • Identifying traffic, vehicle, environmental, and other potential hazards.
  • Performing vehicle recoveries when appropriate for the operator's training and assigned equipment.
  • Properly stabilizing vehicles when necessary.
  • Determining an appropriate recovery method.
  • Properly positioning the truck and recovery equipment.
  • Safely winching and recovering disabled or accident-damaged vehicles.
  • Recovering vehicles from abnormal positions.
  • Minimizing additional damage during recovery.
  • Preparing recovered vehicles for safe transportation.
  • Coordinating with law enforcement, emergency personnel, dispatch, and other tow operators.
  • Recognizing when additional equipment, another operator, or a heavier recovery unit is necessary.
Operators must never attempt a recovery that exceeds their training or the safe working limits of the truck or equipment.

DOT, Safety & Vehicle Securement:
At MrKitt’s Service Center & Towing, safety and vehicle securement are non-negotiable.
Operators must understand and follow applicable DOT regulations, company safety policies, traffic laws, equipment requirements, and vehicle securement procedures.

Drivers are responsible for performing appropriate pre-trip and post-trip inspections, including inspecting:
  • Flatbed/rollback components.
  • Winch and cable/rope.
  • Hydraulic equipment.
  • Straps and chains.
  • Hooks and attachment points.
  • Wheel restraints.
  • Safety equipment.
  • Lighting.
  • Tires.
  • Towing and recovery equipment.
Damaged, defective, missing, or unsafe equipment must be reported immediately.
The operator is responsible for verifying that every vehicle is properly loaded and secured before the truck moves.
Speed never takes priority over safety.

Customer Service & Professionalism:
Our operators are representatives of MrKitt’s Service Center & Towing every time they arrive on a scene.
Customers may be experiencing a breakdown, accident, or other stressful situation. Operators must remain professional, respectful, calm, patient, customer-service-driven, and solution-oriented.
Operators must communicate professionally with:
  • Customers.
  • Dispatchers.
  • Management.
  • Law enforcement.
  • Emergency responders.
  • Property owners.
  • Repair facilities.
  • Fellow towing operators.
  • Members of the public.
Protecting the customer's vehicle and providing professional service are essential parts of the position.

Teamwork & Independence:

Being a team player is required.
The successful candidate must be capable of working independently with minimal supervision, while also understanding when communication, assistance, or additional equipment is necessary.
Operators are expected to communicate with dispatch, cooperate with management, assist fellow drivers when needed, work effectively during multi-truck recovery operations, and contribute to a professional and safety-focused work environment.
We want operators who are independent—but never operate as if they are above the team or above safety procedures.

What We're Looking For:
The successful operator should be capable of:
Receiving the call → assessing the situation → identifying hazards → determining the proper towing/recovery method → positioning the flatbed → safely loading or recovering the vehicle → properly securing the vehicle → setting up a double hook when required and appropriate → double-checking all securement → safely transporting the load → unloading the vehicle → documenting the assignment → communicating with dispatch.
We are looking for an experienced professional operator, not simply someone who knows how to drive a tow truck.

Minimum Requirements at a Glance:
  • 3+ Years Professional Towing & Recovery Experience.
  • Flatbed/Rollback Experience Required.
  • Double-Hook Experience Required.
  • Accident Recovery Experience Required.
  • Rollover Recovery Experience Required.
  • Winching & Recovery Knowledge Required.
  • Vehicle Stabilization Knowledge Required.
  • Vehicle Securement & Load Distribution Knowledge Required.
  • DOT Knowledge Required.
  • Clean Driving Record Required.
  • Current DOT Medical Card Required.
  • Background Screening Required.
  • Strong Customer Service Required.
  • Team Player Required.
  • Ability to Work With Minimal Supervision Required.

This is an experienced operator position. Only candidates who meet the required towing, flatbed, double-hook, safety, and recovery qualifications should apply.