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Tow Truck Operator

A Plus Towing and Transportation
Escondido, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026

Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Tow Truck Operator and become the essential link in vehicle recovery and roadside assistance! In this energetic role, you will operate specialized tow trucks to safely recover, transport, and assist vehicles in a variety of situations. Your mechanical expertise, customer service skills, and quick thinking will ensure every job is completed efficiently and professionally. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your skills make a real difference on the road every day.

Responsibilities

  • Safely operate tow trucks, including flatbed and traditional tow vehicles, to recover and transport vehicles of all types.
  • Load and unload vehicles carefully using appropriate equipment such as forklifts or winches, ensuring damage-free handling.
  • Provide excellent customer service by communicating clearly with clients, dispatchers, and roadside assistance teams.
  • Manage conflict situations professionally when dealing with distressed vehicle owners or challenging scenarios.
  • Maintain detailed logs of all recoveries, loads, unloads, and vehicle conditions for record-keeping and reporting purposes.
  • Perform routine maintenance checks on tow trucks and related equipment to ensure safety and operational readiness.

Experience

  • Proven experience operating tow trucks, especially flatbeds or heavy-duty tow vehicles.
  • Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to perform basic automotive diagnostics and repairs.
  • Familiarity with manual transmissions and automotive repair procedures.
  • Knowledge of conflict management techniques to handle difficult situations calmly and effectively.

Pay: $20.00 - $30.72 per hour

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

  • How many years of experience do you have in the towing industry?

Ability to Commute:

  • Escondido, CA 92029 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $31

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