Roadside Assistance Technician/Tow Driver

AAA-The Auto Club Group; Saint Pete Beach (FL); On-site; USD 24,435 - 34,801; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rates starting at $21.50

$1,000 sign-on bonus

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

AAA-The Auto Club Group in Florida invites you to join as a Roadside Assistance Technician. You will operate service trucks, providing vital support to AAA members experiencing vehicle difficulties on the road.

This role incorporates excellent customer service skills and requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Competitive benefits include an hourly wage starting at $21.50, a sign-on bonus, fully paid training, and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• A valid driver's license with minimal driving infractions.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Experience using tablets or electronic devices for documentation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide roadside assistance and peace of mind to members.
• Navigate to breakdown locations using GPS.
• Perform vehicle services like fuel and battery replacements.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to lift 75 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tablet or electronic devices

Job description

Job Type

Full time

Exempt/Non Exempt

Hourly

Job Description

It’s a great time to join AAA The Auto Club Group! Join the team committed to driving your career forward.

Why Choose a Career with 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”.

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”. They provide peace of mind to our members through identifying and navigating through vehicle problems and delivering applicable services to get them safely back on the road and back to their daily lives.

In 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 jump‑starts, providing lockout service and changing/inflating flat tires
• Arrange for or tow a 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 5 pm and 11 pm and 10% for hours worked between 11 pm and 5 am
• $1,000 sign‑on bonus; split payout at 90 and 180 days of employment
• $250 quarterly perfect attendance bonus
• Fully paid training
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) 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 the ability to effectively communicate to customers/members and understand the need for meeting and exceeding customer expectations
• Have the ability to lift materials weighing up to 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 jump‑starts, providing lockout service, and changing/inflating flat tires
• Have prior tow truck driver or roadside service experience
• Can safely operate a wheel lift, flatbed, dolly towing equipment and full‑size or mini service vehicle and applicable service equipment and/or commercial driving experience

Work Environment

Provides roadside service to AAA members. Works primarily out of office with frequent (up to 95% of work time) exposure to road hazards and temperature extremes. Spends less than 5% of the time in a temperature controlled office environment.

AAA The Auto Club Group is committed to providing a safe workplace. Every applicant offered employment within The Auto Club Group will be required to consent to a background and drug screen based on the requirements of the position.

Regular and reliable attendance is essential for the function of this job.

The Auto Club Group, and all its affiliated companies, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.