Remote Response Associate, Roadside Assistance (CSR)

Agero, Inc.; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Referral bonuses

Roadside assistance

Job summary

Agero, Inc. is seeking Remote Response Associates to join our Roadside Assistance team. You will be the first point of contact for drivers in distress, taking real-time calls from across the United States and guiding them through urgent, unplanned events.

You will gather essential details, coordinate with service providers, and provide calm, clear instructions while navigating multiple systems. This role emphasizes empathy, rapid problem-solving, and teamwork in a fully remote setting.

Qualifications

• Candidates must genuinely understand and comfort drivers in distress.
• Active listening to extract critical details and guide customers clearly.
• Strong judgment to decide when escalation is needed and when to resolve.
• Calm, professional problem-solving to convert stressful calls into positive outcomes.
• Ability to multitask across systems while maintaining accurate notes.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-volume inbound calls from motorists and gather essential details for dispatch.
• Coordinate with external service providers to ensure timely, accurate assistance.
• De-escalate and support customers with empathy during stressful incidents.
• Navigate multiple web-based systems and dispatch tools to track service progress.
• Collaborate with remote team peers via Zoom/Chat to achieve targets.

Skills

Empathy in Action

Active listening

Effective communication

Sound judgment under pressure

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Service excellence

Tech proficiency

Accountability

Tools

CRM systems

Dispatch software

Google Maps

Google Workspace

AI tools

Job description

About Agero:

Wherever drivers go, we're leading the way. Agero's mission is to rethink the vehicle ownership experience through a powerful combination of passionate people and data-driven technology, strengthening our clients' relationships with their customers. As the #1 B2B, white-label provider of digital driver assistance services, we're pushing the industry in a new direction, taking manual processes, and redefining them as digital, transparent, and connected. This includes: an industry-leading dispatch management platform powered by Swoop; comprehensive accident management services; knowledgeable consumer affairs and connected vehicle capabilities; and a growing marketplace of services, discounts and support enabled by a robust partner ecosystem. The company has over 150 million vehicle coverage points in partnership with leading automobile manufacturers, insurance carriers and many others. Managing one of the largest national networks of service providers, Agero responds to approximately 12 million service events annually. Agero, a member company of The Cross Country Group, is headquartered in Medford, Mass., with operations throughout North America. To learn more, visit https://www.agero.com.

Note:

For our technical positions, we love to get you started in person! You may be required to travel to Medford for your initial onboarding. Don t worry about the logistics - once you re hired, we handle all travel arrangements and expenses for you.

Role Description and Mission: The Job & Why It Matters

Are you a quick-thinking problem solver who thrives on helping others in their time of need? Do you want to make a real difference and have a lasting impact on customers?

Agero is actively seeking Remote Response Associates to join our Roadside Assistance department, where you will help rescue stranded customers off the side of the road. When a vehicle breaks down, you are the driver's first point of contact. Taking real-time inbound calls from motorists across the U.S., you will be the calming voice that turns an unpredictable, highly stressful situation into a solved problem. You will provide a clear roadmap of what they can expect next, guiding them through an urgent and unplanned event. Just like an everyday superhero, you are stepping in to save their day and get their plans back on track!

Key Outcomes: What you ll do

• Handle High-Volume Calls: Gather essential details regarding location and vehicle issues to dispatch assistance quickly for stranded motorists in real-time.
• Dispatch with Accuracy: Coordinate efficiently with external service providers to ensure the right help arrives at the right time.
• De-escalate & Support: Use active listening and empathy to calm frustrated or anxious customers, navigating heightened emotions during uncertain situations.
• Navigate Digital Tools: Utilize multiple web-based systems and dispatch tools simultaneously to track service progress accurately.
• Excel in a Virtual Team: Thrive in a performance-driven remote environment, collaborating with peers and managers via Zoom and Google Chat.

Skills, Education, & Experience: What We’re Looking For

This isn t your typical, script-reading customer service role. We have a high bar for talent because our drivers need real help in real-time. Every single call involves a stressful situation - some customers will be panicking, others might be crying, and many wont even know exactly where they are stranded. To succeed here, you need to bring your A-game every shift, every call.

• Empathy in Action: You have a natural ability to genuinely understand what a stranded driver is going through. You can authentically connect with people, stay patient, validate their fears, and give them the real reassurance they need when they are stuck in a dark parking lot or on a busy highway.
• Effective Communication & Listening: True communication starts with listening. You need to actively listen to absorb the critical details from a worried caller, ask the right questions, and probe for missing information. From there, you'll use a steady, confident voice to give clear directions to our roadside partners and explain the next steps to the customer so they feel completely guided.
• Sound Judgment Under Pressure: You don t fold when things get chaotic. You can keep a cool head, think clearly, and make smart, fast decisions during unpredictable events. You are comfortable thinking outside the box to solve problems safely, but you also have the awareness to know exactly when a situation needs to be escalated for extra help.
• Problem-Solving & De-escalation: You bring a calm, professional attitude to every interaction. You have a knack for turning a stressful, negative situation into a smooth, positive experience by focused problem-solving.
• Multitasking Mastery: You thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two calls are identical. You can comfortably talk to a stranded driver or a tow provider while simultaneously typing detailed notes, navigating multiple screens, and pulling resources from our system without breaking your focus.
• Service Excellence: We leave no one stranded. You take total ownership of every single call and call-back. You don t just check a box or process a dispatch; you focus on the person behind the problem, ensuring both our customers and our roadside partners get high-quality, accurate, and timely support.
• Tech Proficiency: You are comfortable working with digital tools and fast-paced systems. You can confidently navigate online databases, CRMs, and complex dispatch software all at once. You are familiar with and comfortable using AI tools, a pro at using Google Maps to pinpoint exact locations, fluent in Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Chat), and can type at least 30 WPM accurately without breaking the flow of a live conversation.
• Accountability & Reliability: Even in a remote environment, we hold our team to a high standard and operate a structured contact center with top-tier client expectations. select a dedicated production schedule with set days off. We require your consistent commitment to this schedule because a stranded driver is counting on you when you are on the clock. At the same time, due to the nature of our business, things move fast. Call volumes spike, schedules adjust, teams shift, and supervisors change - meaning you must be highly adaptable and ready to pivot.

Position Requirements

• Location: You must currently physically reside in Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, or Virginia.
• Customer-Facing Experience: You bring 1+ years of continuous customer service experience, ideally in a fast-paced contact center environment. A steady work history, proven career growth, and previous remote experience are highly valued. We also love and look for transferable skills from retail, fast-food, hospitality, administrative, or warehouse/production environments!
• Background Check: You must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background screening (covering 10 years for misdemeanors and a lifetime check for felonies) to protect customer security and client integrity.
• Workspace Needs: You must have a dedicated, quiet home office setup completely free from family, pet, or background noise. Associates are responsible for providing their own work equipment.

Remote Technology Requirements (BYOD)

To ensure you can support stranded drivers without technical lag, your home office setup must meet these exact specifications. We will verify your system using the Harver System Checker during the application process.

Your PC & Equipment Setup

• Computer: A personal desktop or laptop manufactured in 2021 or later. Chromebooks, Macs, and tablets are not allowed.
• Operating System: A current, supported version of Windows 11 (specifically version 24H2, 25H2, or newer). Important Note: Microsoft has discontinued support for older Windows 11 versions, so you must be updated to be eligible.
• Processor: Intel or AMD with 2+ cores, minimum 3.5 GHz (boosted/turbo speed).
• Memory & Storage: Minimum 8 GB RAM and at least 20 GB of free hard drive space.
• Peripherals: A working webcam (used for training & company meetings) and a high-quality USB-wired headset. Dual monitors are not required, but may be used if preferred.
• Browser: Google Chrome (version 23+) or Mozilla Firefox (version 3+).
• Hardwired Internet: A secure, hard-wired high-speed connection hooked directly into your router (modem) via an Ethernet cable. Wi-Fi is absolutely not allowed while working.
• Required Internet Speeds: Minimum 25 Mbps download / 10 Mbps upload. Maximum latency up to 80ms-100ms.
• Mobile Device: An active cell phone capable of receiving SMS text messages and downloading security apps for our mandatory two-step authentication process.

What Will NOT Work (Incompatible Setups)

• Work-Issued PCs: You must have full Administrator privileges to install our tools. Devices owned by previous employers and schools have strict security locks and cannot be used.
• Incompatible Devices: MacBooks, iPads, iMacs, Chromebooks, Surface Pro/Go, Samsung Notebooks, or any machines built before 2020.
• Incompatible Connections: Mobile hotspots, Wi-Fi, satellite internet, or USB phone tethering.
• Banned Software: Active VPNs, privacy/proxy services, or hosted/virtual PC platforms.
• Unsupported OS: All versions of Windows 10 and older, expired versions of Windows 11.

Pay, Benefits, & Career Growth

• Solid Starting Pay: Earn a dependable base rate of $16.25 per hour.
• Premium Shift Differentials & Incentives: Boost your earnings with an extra $1.50 to $2.75 per hour in shift differentials for working evenings, nights, and weekends. You also have direct access to monthly performance and attendance bonuses, plus regular overtime opportunities based on business needs, and scheduled raises through merit increases.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: We have you covered. Enjoy a full suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance options, a 401(k) program with a company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), referral bonus program, complimentary roadside assistance, and more!
• A Clear Path Upward: We invest heavily in your future. You will have direct access to online skill-building courses, professional mentorship, and cross-training programs designed to give you the exact expertise you need to climb the ladder and fast-track your career at Agero.

Start Dates, Training, & Production Schedules