Roadside Assistance Technician​/Tow Driver

Position: Roadside Assistance Technician / Tow Driver
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Job Description:

Why Choose a Career with the AAA The Auto Club Group (ACG)
You are someone who enjoys helping others, solving problems and providing great customer service. A job that provides variety and independence is exciting to you, but more than anything else, you are looking for a place to have a career that allows you to provide for you and your family. At AAA The Auto Club Group (ACG), you will find that and a place to call a “home away from home”.

Continue reading to see what our Roadside Assistance Technician opportunities are all about!

A day-in-the-life of a Roadside Assistance Technician As a Roadside Assistance Technician, you will be a part of our Emergency Roadside Assistance team. We consider our Roadside Assistance Technicians “Everyday Heroes”. Why, you might ask? Well, it’s simple. They provide peace of mind to our members through identifying and navigating through vehicle problems and deliver applicable services to get them safely back on the road and back to their daily  this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Operate a full-size or mini service truck or tow truck and applicable service equipment to assist AAA members, employees and other motorists

Utilize GPS and maps to locate member breakdown locations

Service vehicles by performing functions such as providing fuel, testing and replacing batteries, performing jumpstarts, providing lockout service and changing/inflating flat tires

Arrange for or tow member’s vehicle when the vehicle cannot be started or is unsafe to drive

Ensure 100% member satisfaction by providing excellent customer service

Offer value to members through On-the-Go Tow or battery tests / sales

Provide support at special events such as parades, travel shows, Car Care or Public Relations events

How we reward our employees:

In addition to a competitive starting salary, ACG offers excellent and comprehensive benefits packages:

Hourly rates starting at $21.50 for Florida. Pay rate will be determined based on experience and may exceed starting rate.

Overtime earning potential at time and a half the hourly wage Shift premiums: 5% for hours worked between 5pm and 11pm and 10% for hours worked between 11pm and 5am $1,000 sign on bonus; split payout at 90 and 180 days of employment.
** To qualify for the Sign-On Bonus, applicants must be new to ACG. Additional details can be provided by our Recruiting Team at the time of application**$250 Quarterly Perfect Attendance bonus

Fully paid training

Medical, dental and vision benefits
401k with employer match

Paid parental leave and adoption assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO), company paid holidays, CEO days and floating holidays

Paid volunteer day annually

Tuition assistance program, professional certification reimbursement program and other professional development opportunities

AAA Membership Discounts, perks, rewards and much more

We are looking for candidates who:

Required Qualifications:

Have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license

Are 21 years of age or older

Possess a valid state driver’s license with minimal driving infractions / incidents.

If employed in Illinois, possession of a valid Illinois C-Non CDL driver’s license is required

Have experience using tablets or electronic devices to update calls, review policies and procedures, document safety records and complete other applicable duties

Exhibit strong customer service skills, including ability to effectively communicate to customers / members and understand the need for meeting & exceeding customer expectations

Have the ability to lift materials weighing up to seventy-five (75) pounds

Are able to successfully complete drug screening, MVR, criminal background check and DOT health screenings (pre-employment and ongoing)

Preferred Qualifications:

Possess experience servicing vehicles such as providing fuel, testing and replacing batteries, performing jumpstarts, providing lockout service, and changing / inflating flat tires

Have prior tow truck driver or roadside service experience

Can safely operate a wheel lift,…