Recovery Agent
Salinas, CA · On-site
Towing, Repossession Paramount Recovery Service is one of the nation's top repossession companies and is rapidly expanding our operations. We are the fastest growing repossession company! Come join ...
Recovery Agent
Salinas, CA · On-site
Towing, Repossession Paramount Recovery Service is one of the nation's top repossession companies and is rapidly expanding our operations. We are the fastest growing repossession company! Come join ...
Light Duty Towing
$20 - $27.50/hr
... recovery, and towing services for light-duty vehicles. This role requires excellent driving skills, strong customer service, compliance with DOT and company safety standards, and the ability to ...
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Light Duty Towing
$20 - $27.50/hr
... recovery, and towing services for light-duty vehicles. This role requires excellent driving skills, strong customer service, compliance with DOT and company safety standards, and the ability to ...
Recovery Agent
Ontario, CA · On-site
$18.50 - $25.25/hr
Repossession Agent/Tow Truck Driver Paramount Recovery Service is one of the nation's top ... The successful candidate will be responsible for towing, repossession and return of vehicles in a ...
Recovery Agent
Ontario, CA · On-site
$18.50 - $25.25/hr
Repossession Agent/Tow Truck Driver Paramount Recovery Service is one of the nation's top ... The successful candidate will be responsible for towing, repossession and return of vehicles in a ...
Driver - CA - Light Duty
Truckee, CA · On-site
$21.25 - $29/hr
Towing & Recovery * Safely operate flatbed and wheel-lift tow trucks. * Properly secure and transport vehicles without causing damage. * Load, unload, and transport vehicles using approved towing ...
Driver - CA - Light Duty
Truckee, CA · On-site
$21.25 - $29/hr
Towing & Recovery * Safely operate flatbed and wheel-lift tow trucks. * Properly secure and transport vehicles without causing damage. * Load, unload, and transport vehicles using approved towing ...
Recovery Agent
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$45K - $100K/yr
Towing, Repossession Paramount Recovery Service is one of the nation's top repossession companies and is rapidly expanding our operations. We are the fastest growing repossession company! Come join ...
Recovery Agent
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$45K - $100K/yr
Towing, Repossession Paramount Recovery Service is one of the nation's top repossession companies and is rapidly expanding our operations. We are the fastest growing repossession company! Come join ...
Recovery Agent
Burbank, CA · On-site
$19.75 - $27/hr
Repossession Agent/Tow Truck Driver Paramount Recovery Service is one of the nation's top ... The successful candidate will be responsible for towing, repossession and return of vehicles in a ...
Recovery Agent
Burbank, CA · On-site
$19.75 - $27/hr
Repossession Agent/Tow Truck Driver Paramount Recovery Service is one of the nation's top ... The successful candidate will be responsible for towing, repossession and return of vehicles in a ...
Recovery Agent
Burbank, CA · On-site
$19.75 - $27/hr
Repossession Agent/Tow Truck Driver Paramount Recovery Service is one of the nation's top ... The successful candidate will be responsible for towing, repossession and return of vehicles in a ...
Recovery Agent
Burbank, CA · On-site
$19.75 - $27/hr
Repossession Agent/Tow Truck Driver Paramount Recovery Service is one of the nation's top ... The successful candidate will be responsible for towing, repossession and return of vehicles in a ...
Driver - CA - Light Duty
Truckee, CA · On-site
$21.25 - $29/hr
Towing & Recovery * Safely operate flatbed and wheel-lift tow trucks. * Properly secure and transport vehicles without causing damage. * Load, unload, and transport vehicles using approved towing ...
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Driver - CA - Light Duty
Truckee, CA · On-site
$21.25 - $29/hr
Towing & Recovery * Safely operate flatbed and wheel-lift tow trucks. * Properly secure and transport vehicles without causing damage. * Load, unload, and transport vehicles using approved towing ...
Driver - CA - Light Duty
$21.25 - $29/hr
Towing & Recovery * Safely operate flatbed and wheel-lift tow trucks. * Properly secure and transport vehicles without causing damage. * Load, unload, and transport vehicles using approved towing ...
Driver - CA - Light Duty
$21.25 - $29/hr
Towing & Recovery * Safely operate flatbed and wheel-lift tow trucks. * Properly secure and transport vehicles without causing damage. * Load, unload, and transport vehicles using approved towing ...
Tow Truck Driver
Oakdale, CA · On-site
$16.90 - $25.35/hr
Towing and Roadside Assistance Operations · Respond promptly to dispatch calls for towing, recovery, or roadside assistance. · Safely load, secure, and transport vehicles using flatbed or wheel ...
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Tow Truck Driver
Oakdale, CA · On-site
$16.90 - $25.35/hr
Towing and Roadside Assistance Operations · Respond promptly to dispatch calls for towing, recovery, or roadside assistance. · Safely load, secure, and transport vehicles using flatbed or wheel ...
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Tow Truck Driver
Fresno, CA · On-site
$16.90 - $20/hr (+ commission)
Perform vehicle towing and recovery operations safely and efficiently * Conduct vehicle inspections before and after towing assignments * Maintain communication with dispatch and customers regarding ...
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Tow Truck Driver
Fresno, CA · On-site
$16.90 - $20/hr (+ commission)
Perform vehicle towing and recovery operations safely and efficiently * Conduct vehicle inspections before and after towing assignments * Maintain communication with dispatch and customers regarding ...
Tow truck operators
Hesperia, CA · On-site
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; towing or recovery experience preferred. * Ability to lift and maneuver equipment, work safely in roadside environments, and follow safety ...
Tow truck operators
Hesperia, CA · On-site
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; towing or recovery experience preferred. * Ability to lift and maneuver equipment, work safely in roadside environments, and follow safety ...
Heavy Duty - Class A Tow Truck Operator
El Cajon, CA · On-site
$68K - $110K/yr
As a Heavy Duty-Class "A" Tow Truck Operator, you play a crucial role in the towing and transport industry, responsible for safely and efficiently recovering, transporting, and delivering heavy ...
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Heavy Duty - Class A Tow Truck Operator
El Cajon, CA · On-site
$68K - $110K/yr
As a Heavy Duty-Class "A" Tow Truck Operator, you play a crucial role in the towing and transport industry, responsible for safely and efficiently recovering, transporting, and delivering heavy ...
Tow Truck Driver
Quartz Hill, CA · On-site
$18 - $21/hr
... providing reliable towing services. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: - Operating flatbeds, wheel lifts/wreckers, and dollies. - Using Go Jacks to assist with vehicle recovery ...
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Tow Truck Driver
Quartz Hill, CA · On-site
$18 - $21/hr
... providing reliable towing services. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: - Operating flatbeds, wheel lifts/wreckers, and dollies. - Using Go Jacks to assist with vehicle recovery ...
Tow dispatch
Benicia, CA · On-site
$30K - $37K/yr
The primary objective of a Tow Dispatcher is to ensure efficient, safe, and timely vehicle recovery ... Previous experience in dispatching, customer service, or the towing/logistics industry is highly ...
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Tow dispatch
Benicia, CA · On-site
$30K - $37K/yr
The primary objective of a Tow Dispatcher is to ensure efficient, safe, and timely vehicle recovery ... Previous experience in dispatching, customer service, or the towing/logistics industry is highly ...
Tow dispatch
Benicia, CA · On-site
$30K - $37K/yr
The primary objective of a Tow Dispatcher is to ensure efficient, safe, and timely vehicle recovery ... Previous experience in dispatching, customer service, or the towing/logistics industry is highly ...
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Tow dispatch
Benicia, CA · On-site
$30K - $37K/yr
The primary objective of a Tow Dispatcher is to ensure efficient, safe, and timely vehicle recovery ... Previous experience in dispatching, customer service, or the towing/logistics industry is highly ...
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Tow Truck Driver
Mountain View, CA · On-site
$45K - $54K/yr
Previous towing, roadside assistance, or vehicle recovery experience. * Experience with: * * Vehicle recovery * Flatbed towing * Wheel-lift towing * Battery/jump-start service * Vehicle lockouts
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Tow Truck Driver
Mountain View, CA · On-site
$45K - $54K/yr
Previous towing, roadside assistance, or vehicle recovery experience. * Experience with: * * Vehicle recovery * Flatbed towing * Wheel-lift towing * Battery/jump-start service * Vehicle lockouts
Flatbed Tow Operator (Class C)
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$36.50/hr
Safely recover and transport company vehicles on public roads using flatbed towing equipment. * Operate vehicles with a combined gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 10,001-26,000 lbs (current flatbed GVWR ...
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Flatbed Tow Operator (Class C)
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$36.50/hr
Safely recover and transport company vehicles on public roads using flatbed towing equipment. * Operate vehicles with a combined gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 10,001-26,000 lbs (current flatbed GVWR ...
Flatbed Tow Operator (Class C)
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$36.50/hr
Safely recover and transport company vehicles on public roads using flatbed towing equipment. * Operate vehicles with a combined gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 10,001-26,000 lbs (current flatbed GVWR ...
Flatbed Tow Operator (Class C)
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$36.50/hr
Safely recover and transport company vehicles on public roads using flatbed towing equipment. * Operate vehicles with a combined gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 10,001-26,000 lbs (current flatbed GVWR ...
Flatbed Tow Truck Driver
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$35 - $36.50/hr
Minimum 4 years of professional flatbed towing or vehicle recovery experience * Experience operating rollback or flatbed tow trucks * Strong knowledge of vehicle recovery and securement procedures
Flatbed Tow Truck Driver
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$35 - $36.50/hr
Minimum 4 years of professional flatbed towing or vehicle recovery experience * Experience operating rollback or flatbed tow trucks * Strong knowledge of vehicle recovery and securement procedures
Towing Recovery information
See California salary details
$13.76 - $16.18
11% of jobs
$17.68 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$16.18 - $18.59
23% of jobs
The median wage is $20.22 / hr.
$18.59 - $21.01
24% of jobs
$21.01 - $23.42
16% of jobs
$23.70 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$23.42 - $25.84
12% of jobs
$25.84 - $28.25
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$28.25 - $30.67
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How much do towing recovery jobs pay per hour?
As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for towing recovery in California is $22.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $23.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What are towing recovery services?
Towing recovery services involve assisting vehicles that are disabled, involved in accidents, or stuck in difficult situations such as mud, snow, or ditches. Recovery professionals use specialized equipment to safely remove and transport vehicles to designated locations like repair shops or impound lots. These services are essential for clearing roads, ensuring safety, and helping drivers in distress. Towing recovery can range from simple to complex operations depending on the vehicle's condition and location.
What are some common challenges faced by towing recovery professionals on the job?
Towing recovery professionals often encounter challenges such as working in adverse weather conditions, handling vehicles in difficult or hazardous locations, and responding to calls at all hours, including nights and weekends. Safety is a top priority, as they must manage roadside hazards and ensure the security of both themselves and customers. Additionally, effective communication with dispatch, law enforcement, and customers is essential to coordinate recoveries efficiently and professionally.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a towing recovery operator, and why are they important?
To thrive as a Towing Recovery Operator, you need a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL), a good driving record, and knowledge of vehicle recovery procedures. Familiarity with tow trucks, winching equipment, GPS navigation systems, and potentially roadside assistance certifications is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, calmness under pressure, and effective communication with customers and dispatchers are vital soft skills. These abilities ensure safe and efficient recovery operations, minimize vehicle damage, and provide reliable service to clients in often stressful situations.
What is the difference between Towing Recovery vs Roadside Assistance Technician?
| Aspect | Towing Recovery | Roadside Assistance Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Driver's license, CDL (if applicable), safety certifications | Driver's license, basic safety and service certifications |
| Work Environment | Roadside, tow yards, accident scenes | On-site at vehicle location, roadside, customer premises |
| Employer & Industry | Tow companies, auto repair shops, insurance providers | Auto clubs, roadside assistance services, insurance companies |
Both roles involve vehicle assistance but differ mainly in scope. Towing Recovery focuses on transporting disabled or wrecked vehicles, often requiring specialized equipment and certifications. Roadside Assistance Technicians provide on-the-spot services like tire changes, jump-starts, and lockouts. While they share similar credentials and work environments, Towing Recovery typically involves more complex recovery operations, whereas Roadside Assistance is more customer service-oriented and immediate.
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO
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Job description
About Paramount Recovery Services Inc.
Paramount is the leading direct asset resolution company in America. Powered by state-of-the-art LPR technology, we value the smooth transition of assets, no matter when our clients need us. Our round-the-clock automation team and dispatch for all field staff means clients can contact us 24 hours per day, seven days a week.
Built on a foundation of professionalism, Paramount has proudly served our customers for over 30 years, making us the most reliable authority in direct asset resolution west of the Mississippi. Our people are expertly trained in every aspect of the business, from assignments to remarketing, ensuring our customer partners the confidence of unparalleled professionalism in lender solutions.
Repossession Agent/Tow Truck Driver
Skills: Towing, Repossession
Paramount Recovery Service is one of the nation's top repossession companies and is rapidly expanding our operations. We are the fastest growing repossession company! Come join our fantastic team with the best technology and equipment available! We offer superior training and our top performers make the highest compensation in the industry.
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Recovery Agent to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for towing, repossession and return of vehicles in a safe and efficient manner. Pay is hourly plus incentives. Fulltime Day and night shifts available.
Responsibilities:
Benefits:
Paramount is the leading direct asset resolution company in America. Powered by state-of-the-art LPR technology, we value the smooth transition of assets, no matter when our clients need us. Our round-the-clock automation team and dispatch for all field staff means clients can contact us 24 hours per day, seven days a week.
Built on a foundation of professionalism, Paramount has proudly served our customers for over 30 years, making us the most reliable authority in direct asset resolution west of the Mississippi. Our people are expertly trained in every aspect of the business, from assignments to remarketing, ensuring our customer partners the confidence of unparalleled professionalism in lender solutions.
Repossession Agent/Tow Truck Driver
Skills: Towing, Repossession
Paramount Recovery Service is one of the nation's top repossession companies and is rapidly expanding our operations. We are the fastest growing repossession company! Come join our fantastic team with the best technology and equipment available! We offer superior training and our top performers make the highest compensation in the industry.
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Recovery Agent to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for towing, repossession and return of vehicles in a safe and efficient manner. Pay is hourly plus incentives. Fulltime Day and night shifts available.
Responsibilities:
- Tow vehicles as directed by management
- Repossess vehicles in accordance with state and federal laws
- Return vehicles to designated locations
- Ensure all paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Adhere to all safety regulations and guidelines
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Minimum of 3 years towing experience
- 1+ years Recovery/Repossession experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record (must be at least 22 years old for insurance purposes)
- Ability to operate a tow truck and other related equipment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Life Insurance
- Medical / Dental Insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training