The term 'TOW JOB' is a job description for a vehicle repossession agent, commonly referred to as a REPO. A REPO is someone who is hired by a lender to take back a vehicle from a borrower who has defaulted on their loan payments. The job requires the REPO to locate and repossess the vehicle, often using specialized tow trucks. The job can be dangerous and requires a great deal of skill and knowledge of the law.