Roadside Assistance Coordinator II

Penske Corporation; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske is seeking a 24/7 Roadside Assistance Coordinator II in Reading, PA, to organize comprehensive emergency roadside solutions. The role involves high-volume inbound/outbound calls, coordinating with service providers, and documenting interactions to minimize downtime for customers.

You will join a team supporting a large fleet with a focus on timely problem solving, ongoing learning, and collaboration with supervisors and peers.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• ASE, ASA and/or TCP; trade or vocational training preferred.
• 1 year of relevant job experience with accountability for daily attendance, output, and productivity is required.
• Experience in a technical or service role in trucking or fleet maintenance is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and empathy skills; must remain calm under stressful situations.
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities and learn IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Engage in customer communications daily via a high volume of inbound phone interactions.
• Assess the current vehicle failure, along with driver and customer commitment condition(s).
• Perform daily high-volume outbound interactions to customers to provide effective follow up & closure.
• Engage with Penske and 3rd Party Service providers daily via a high volume of inbound and outbound interactions.
• Provide clear and complete information to assure proper service needs are understood and timely setup of a service plan.
• Documentation will primarily exist in the internal systems of record and other normal communication venues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Time management

Attention to detail

IT systems literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ASE/ASA or TCP; trade/vocational training preferred

Job description

For over 50 years, the 24/7 Roadside Assistance team has provided a world class level service to meet our customers' needs. Many of our contracted customers depend on our 24/7 Roadside Assistance service to deliver a safe and timely solution for their drivers' breakdown events, no matter when or where they occur. Penske’s 24/7 Roadside Assistance team supports the world’s largest non-governmental fleet of over 430,000 vehicles.

The 24/7 Roadside Assistance Coordinator II is primarily responsible for organizing comprehensive solutions to provide emergency roadside assistance. Through the integration of inbound and outbound interactions, along with timely coordination and decisions, we accomplish the goal of minimizing cost and downtime for our customers. The 24/7 Roadside Assistance Coordinator II plays a crucial role in finding a solution for our customers when roadside events occur.

Major Responsibilities:

Customer Communications

• Engage in customer communications daily via a high volume of inbound phone interactions.
• Assess the current vehicle failure, along with driver and customer commitment condition(s).
• Perform daily high-volume outbound interactions to customers to provide effective follow up & closure.

Service Provider Communications

• Engage with Penske and 3rd Party Service providers daily via a high volume of inbound and outbound interactions.
• Provide clear and complete information to assure proper service needs are fully understood, and to assure the most appropriate and timely setup of a service plan.
• Provide timely follow up and closure with service providers via phone and email communications.

Documentation

• Provide appropriate, clear, and complete documentation of each interaction and update encountered. This is critical so that lead technicians / Supervisors have an accurate account of the current status, as well as to provide for effective turnover to other coordinators.
• Documentation will primarily exist in the internal systems of record, as well as other normal communication venues (outlook, etc..).

Team Communications

• Engage with Penske 24/7 Roadside Assistance peers and leadership daily.
• Seek assistance and coordination with escalated road call events.
• Provide assistance to peers when appropriate.
• Exchange learnings and experiences with peers, mentors, lead technicians, Supervisors.
• Seek real time help when unsure about the best next steps.

Real-time Problem Solving

• Assess the current state of a specific breakdown event and recognize if the status has reached or is about to reach highly problematic outcomes (extended downtime, drive safety compromised, customer commitments in jeopardy, etc...).
• Consider logical alternative steps / actions.
• Seek advice if available & timely, otherwise, take action.

Continuing Learning

• Complete assigned learning modules to further develop knowledge and skills relative to OEMs, components, current tire process, cause / complaint / correction, other 24/7 roadside assistance processes

Other Projects

• As assigned by the Supervisor

Qualifications:

• High School degree or equivalent required
• ASE, ASA and / or TCP; Trade school or vocational school degree preferred
• 1 year of relevant job experience with accountability for daily attendance, output, and productivity is required.
• 1 year of experience in a technical or service role in similar environment such as Trucking / Fleet Maintenance is preferred.
• Must have strong interpersonal and empathy skills
• Must be able to remain calm under stressful situations
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities required
• Must be able to understand technical / mechanical terminology
• Ability to build trust and rapport over the phone required
• Must be able to adapt and be flexible when dealing with customers over the phone that need immediate assistance.
• Must have strong problem-solving skills
• Time management, attention to detail, & task-oriented skills required
• Must be able to learn IT systems
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Willingness to work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions

Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.

Job Category: Other Corporate

Job Function: Administrative Support

Job Family: General Administration

Address: 100 Kachel Boulevard

Primary Location: US-PA-Reading

Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.

Req ID: 2613400