Roadside Assistance Driver - Tow

Aaa-Northeast; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health benefits

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Wellness incentives

Free AAA membership

Job summary

AAA Northeast in Maspeth, NY is seeking a Roadside Service Tech I-Tow to deliver safe, best-in-class roadside solutions for members. You’ll perform jump starts, tire changes, basic mechanical work, and, when needed, tow vehicles to repair facilities while upholding AAA standards.

Shift: Tue-Sat 4:30pm-1am. Requires a high school diploma/GED and a valid driver’s license. Benefits include a $2,500 sign-on bonus, comprehensive medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 21 years of age required.
• Post-secondary training in automotive mechanics and familiarity of electrical troubleshooting preferred.
• Active and valid driver’s license required.
• Satisfactorily pass a motor vehicle record check during pre-hire screening and periodically during employment.

Responsibilities

• Accepts calls and responds to Dispatch or members with ETA to destination; assess safety of arrival and ensure scene safety.
• Provide minor mechanical assistance and towing service as needed following safety procedures.
• Maintain vehicle/equipment in safe working order and inventory of tools to complete service calls.
• Educate members on AAA products and services and coordinate with Dispatch to get members to their destinations.
• Work independently across shifts to support 24/7 operation and ensure member safety.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-secondary training in automotive mechanics

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Maspeth, NY 11378

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $24.00 - $27.00 Hourly

Job Shift: 2nd Shift

Job Category: Technicians/Mechanics

This position is eligible for a $2500 sign-on bonus! Please see terms below.

The Roadside Service Tech I-Tow is responsible for providing safe and best in class roadside solutions for AAA members while ensuring positive member experiences while achieving performance standards and member satisfaction rates. Tow Technicians are responsible for responding to member requests for service within a given ETA (estimated time of arrival). They ensure personal safety, member safety and vehicle security, educate members on possible issues, provide jump starts, replace flat tires, present vehicle entries and other related services. Provides minor mechanical assistance (if trained and equipped) in attempt to get member's vehicle on-the-go instead of tow. If not successful, then tow disabled vehicles to repair facilities or other member requested destinations; promote AAA products and services; ensure complete resolution of member issues.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is$24.00 - $27.00 / hour. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, shift differentials and experience. Annual bonuses are offered to employees and certain roles are eligible to earn additional forms of compensation through monthly and/or quarterly incentives. Additionally, employees may participate in our award winning medical, dental, vision, wellness, financial (6% 401k match), and a wide array of other employee and membership benefits.

Shift Differentials

• Additional $2.75 per hour overnight shift differential on any hours worked between 10pm and 6am.
• Additional $1.75 per hour evening shift differential for any hours worked between 6pm and 10pm.
• Additional $1 per hour shift differential for working weekend hours. Differentials can be combined.

Shift:Tuesday-Saturday 4:30pm-1am

What you will do:

• Accepts calls and responds to Dispatch or members with ETA to destination. Locates members and greets members to take action, as necessary, to deal with their emotional state (e.g. calming down someone who is angry, providing reassurance and advice to someone who is fearful or anxious), in addition to handling the technical aspects of the situation. Assesses the safety of the scene on arrival to ensure that the vehicle is in a safe location to provide service so as not to endanger the member or their traveling companions.
• Provides efficient minor mechanical assistance (if trained and equipped) and towing service: Makes a preliminary determination of the best course of action based on all information collected about the situation. Asks for assistance if unsure about a certain situation. Provides battery boost as appropriate; follows all safety procedures. If towing is required, safely tows vehicles established Club policies and procedures, along with AAA towing manual guidelines or manufacturer’s specifications, as appropriate.
• Maintains AAA high standard of service and image: Maintains service vehicle and equipment in good safe working order (conduct safety checks). Maintains inventory of tools and products to ensure all service calls can be completed. Follows all traffic and motor vehicle laws as well as safety procedures to avoid injury, crash and damage. Maintains a professional image (self and vehicle) to positively represent the AAA brand. Follows temporarily repaired vehicles to ensure member safety or transports members to their destination if vehicle is to be towed (subject to Club policies and procedures). Operates in vehicle MDC computer to receive and update information regarding calls. Collects 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.
• Promotes AAA products and services: Educates members on AAA battery replacement service and refers call to appropriate technician. Promotes other AAA products and services. Works with Dispatch to get members to their intended destinations (e.g., hotel, airline reservations, rental car).
• Ability to 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 with something in tow.
• Support various fleet locations based on business needs to be flexible and work nights, extended hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, What You Will Need

• High School Diploma or GED required
• At least 21 years of age required and
• Post-secondary training in automotive mechanics and familiarity of electrical troubleshooting preferred
• Active and valid driver’s license issued by only one state or jurisdiction Required and
• Satisfactorily pass a motor vehicle record check during pre-hire screening and periodically during employment in accordance with policy 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.

We are also proud of our diverse culture, shaped by the talents, experiences, and perspectives of our employees. 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.

*Sign-on bonus terms: Any candidate who accepts a full-time, regular job as a Roadside Assistance Driver with AAA Northeast before 9/30/26 will be eligible to receive a $2500 sign-on bonus. This bonus will be issued in two installments, the first after successful completion of 3 months of employment and the second after successful completion of 6 months of employment. These bonus terms take effect on your first day of work.