Tow truck operator

Tow truck operators recover and transport disabled or illegally parked vehicles. The work involves responding to calls, loading and securing vehicles safely, towing them to destinations, and often working roadside in traffic and difficult conditions, sometimes in emergencies after accidents.

They work for towing and recovery companies. The role suits strong, capable, level-headed people who can handle the physical and technical work of loading and towing vehicles, work safely roadside in traffic and weather, deal with stressed or stranded customers, and combine practical skill with the composure that recovery work, often at accident scenes, demands.