Student Friendly:Emergency Tow Truck Operator & Roadside Assistant
Posted on April 08, 2026
Opportunity in West Des Moines
Snapshot
- Employer: Rapid Recovery Towing (Hiring Part-Time in West Des Moines)
- New Opening: Part-Time Emergency Tow Truck Operator & Roadside Assistant
- Based in: West Des Moines, IA
- This West Des Moines-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our Rapid Recovery Towing team in West Des Moines, IA is growing.
- Benefit from working in West Des Moines, a key hub for the Automotive Services industry.
Pay & Perks
- Pay Rate: $50k-$85k/Year (approx. $64/Hour)
- Benefits: Employee discounts and perks (where applicable).
- Join a friendly West Des Moines team with flexible shifts.
Position Scope
- Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible West Des Moines environment.
Become a Roadside Hero!
When drivers are stranded, terrified on the shoulder of a highway, or locked out of their cars in the freezing rain, they call us. We are an elite, 24/7 emergency towing and recovery fleet looking for hard-working Tow Truck Operators.
What You Will Do:
- Emergency Recovery: Operate flatbed wreckers and wheel-lift tow trucks to recover broken down, wrecked, or illegally parked vehicles safely.
- Roadside Assistance: Execute battery jump-starts, tire changes, fuel deliveries, and vehicle lock-out services on the fly.
- Incident Management: Work closely with local police and highway patrol to quickly clear accident scenes and restore traffic flow.
Note: This is a highly physical, sometimes dangerous job that operates in all weather conditions. We pay excellent commissions on every tow you execute, plus full benefits!
Must have: A clean driving record, a massive sense of urgency, and the ability to pass a strict police background check.
