Roadside Assistance Driver - Flatbed

Roadside Assistance Driver - Flatbed (57520)

At AAA Northeast, as we continue to grow, our mission remains the same: helping and serving is a way of life. It’s why we’ve earned the trust of millions, and why AAA Northeast has remained a resilient and reliable brand for over a century.

Compensation:

• $21.50 - $24.75 / hour base pay, plus full benefits & incentive pay.
• $2.75 per hour overnight differential on any hours worked between 10pm and 6am.
• $1.75 per hour evening differential for any hours worked between 6pm and 10pm.
• $1 per hour differential for working weekend hours. Differentials can be combined.

Shift: Sun., Mon., Thur., Fri. 10:00 AM-8:30 PM

• Accept calls and respond to Dispatch or members with ETA to destination. Locate members and greet them to take action as necessary, including calming down upset members and providing reassurance or advice to those who are fearful or anxious. Assess safety of the scene on arrival and ensure that the vehicle is in a safe location to provide service so as not to endanger the member or their traveling companions.
• Provide efficient minor mechanical assistance (if trained and equipped) and towing service. Ask probing questions to help diagnose probable causes of breakdowns. Make a preliminary determination of the best course of action based on all information collected about the situation. Ask for assistance if unsure about a certain situation. Provide battery boost as appropriate; follow all safety procedures. If towing is required, safely tows vehicles in accordance with Club policies and procedures, with AAA towing manual guidelines or manufacturer’s specifications, as appropriate.
• Maintain AAA’s high standard of service and image. Maintain service vehicle and equipment in good safe working order (conduct safety checks). Maintain inventory of tools and products to ensure all service calls can be completed. Follow all traffic and motor vehicle laws as well as safety procedures to avoid injury, crash and damage. Maintain a professional image (self and vehicle) to positively represent the AAA brand.
  
  Follow temporarily repaired vehicles to ensure member safety or transport members to their destination if the vehicle is to be towed. Operate in vehicle MDC computer to receive and update information regarding calls. Collect Club revenue through cash and credit cards accurately based on services rendered. Safeguard confidential information and follow proper guidelines on paperwork according to Club policies.
• Promote AAA products and services. Educate members on AAA battery replacement service and refer calls to appropriate technicians. Promote other AAA products and services. Work with Dispatch to get members to their intended destinations (e.g., hotel, airline reservations, rental car).
• Work independently with little face‑to‑face contact with other members of the service team. Must be flexible and adapt to work a variety of shifts to cover a 24/7 operation.
• Takes special care to prevent damage and injury in locating ideal securing points, understanding and responding to changing vehicle dynamics when something is in tow.
• Work under pressure, in busy circumstances, with various traffic conditions, and weather conditions.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required

• At least 21 years of age required.
• Post‑secondary training in automotive mechanics and familiarity with electrical troubleshooting required.

• Active and valid driver’s license issued by only one state or jurisdiction required.
• DOT card pre‑hire and as a current employee within 1 year required.
• Satisfactorily pass a motor vehicle record check during pre‑hire screening and periodically during employment in accordance with policy required.

AAA Northeast is proud of our diverse culture, fostered by the many talents, skills, passions, and expertise of our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, or promotion based on race, color, creed or religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, or membership in any other protected class.

We thrive when our team members bring their whole selves to work.

Location:

East Providence, RI