Dispatcher (2nd shift) (60760)

AAA Northeast; Wayne (NJ); Remote; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Incentives

Free AAA Membership

Job summary

AAA Northeast is seeking a Roadside Assistance Dispatcher to coordinate dispatch of service calls and allocate resources efficiently. You will relay data to drivers and facilities, assess service needs, and maintain updates on call progress.

The role requires call center experience and strong communication, with an evening to overnight schedule and opportunities for growth within AAA Northeast.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• 1-3 years call center experience Required.

Responsibilities

• Receives road service request information from Member Service Counselors and dispatches calls to facilities using various channels.
• Determines service type and the best facility based on location, capabilities, and capacity; prioritizes calls by safety, weather, traffic, etc.
• Ensure ETA accuracy, allocate resources efficiently, and coordinate with drivers and facilities.

Skills

Call center experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Eligible applicants must live within the AAA Northeast footprint to be considered for work from home opportunities. This includes RI, MA, CT, NY, & NJ. You have applied to a work from home position, and as such, you will be required to meet specific work from home requirements to support the business needs of AAA. This includes high speed internet access with minimum internet speed requirements.

Work Schedule

Mon - Wed, Fri & Sat 3:00pm -11:30pm. The training schedule for the first 2 weeks is Monday – Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.

What You Will Do

• Receives road service request information from Member Service Counselors and dispatches calls to facilities using a variety of communication channels (e.g., radio, telephone, digital/computer data link, fax, AVL). Relays all pertinent data to drivers (member situation, vehicle problem, location, etc.) When necessary, performs spotting duties to geographically code and assists drivers in finding member/disabled vehicle.
• Processes all information available and determines type of service needed (e.g., service vehicle, tow, locksmith), the most appropriate facility to handle the call (based on location/primary facility, facility capabilities/equipment, and current capacity to provide timely service), and prioritizes calls based on various criteria (safety, weather, traffic, etc.) and ensures that police and other emergency calls are handled within established time frames.
• Makes optimal use of available resources to ensure that calls are completed within the projected estimated time of arrival (ETA), that resources are efficiently deployed and routed, that correct equipment is dispatched to meet members' needs and relays calls to back-up facility when ETA appears in jeopardy.
• Monitors computer screens to maintain continual awareness of overall status of resource availability and current deployment, and reallocates resources as needed to meet changing needs for service.
• Communicates directly with members to provides advice and counsel regarding problem resolution (e.g., safety, towing/extraction alternatives, obtaining repair service), explains benefits covered and additional charges which may apply, notification when service will be delayed (or initiates action for another function to do so), and recommends AAA/CAA products and services (e.g., PLUS membership) when appropriate.
• Maintains documentation on the current status of each call within his/her area, monitors call progression, and ensures documentation is complete before calls are cleared with proper codes.
• Maintains frequent and timely communications with drivers on the status of calls that have been dispatched. Maintains close communications with facilities providing service, and notifies them whenever drivers cannot be contacted, or when other problems arise.
• Responds to, and takes immediate action to resolve, service problems reported by members and drivers.
• Collects data and provides assessment to others in call center on facility/driver cooperation and performance.
• When necessary, performs all duties of a Member Service Counselor-AS.
• Coordinates Roadside Assistance Program (RAP) call details with external agencies (Enterprise, Hertz, Lexus, etc.). Collects and documents specific information required to process RAP road service calls. Advises facility/driver of RAP call status along with any specific information pertaining to calls.

Qualifications

What You Will Need

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• 1-3 years call center experience Required

Why AAA Northeast

Career Growth

With ongoing world-class training and proven career paths, you'll have the opportunity to develop expertise and advance your career within AAA Northeast.

Trusted Legacy

With over 120 years of service excellence, we have a long track record of protecting our members as well as our employees and their families.

Future-Focused

With new business offerings and increasing digital presence, we are focused on innovating for the future to sustain our success.

What We Offer

• Award-Winning: We’ve been named as a Top Employer for the last 7 years
• Health Coverage: Medical coverage with employer contributions covering up to 93% of the premium cost, plus dental and vision options.
• Retirement: 6% company match on 401(k) retirement plan contribution, with contributions fully vested and made every pay period
• Paid Time off: 3 weeks’ vacation, 12 holidays, 8 sick days, 48 hours of volunteer time annually
• Additional Perks: Free AAA membership, insurance discounts, travel commission refund, up to $625 in Wellness Incentives, up to $6k in tuition reimbursement, and more!
• Compensation: Competitive base pay, annual bonus opportunities, and for certain roles, additional monthly and/or quarterly incentive compensation. The posted salary range represents the full range grade for this role, with individual pay based on job-related skills, experience, shift, and geographic location.

At AAA Northeast, how we work together matters. We are a highly collaborative organization that values connection, transparency, and trust. Our “cameras on” approach during virtual meetings reflects our expectation that team members are present, engaged and actively participating, helping to build strong working relationships and a sense of shared accountability, no matter where we’re located.

AAA Northeast is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair and equitable practices in recruiting, hiring, and advancement. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed or religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran 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.