Roadside Assistance Technician/Tow Driver

About the role

Join the team committed to driving your career forward. A day-in-the-life of a Roadside Assistance Technician involves operating a service truck or tow truck, utilizing GPS and maps, and providing various roadside assistance services to AAA members, employees, and other motorists.

Responsibilities

• 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 jumpstarts, providing lockout service and changing/inflating flat tires
• Arrange for or tow 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
• Support at special events such as parades, travel shows, Car Care or Public Relations events

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license
• At least 21 years of age
• A valid state driver’s license with minimal driving infractions/incidents
• Possession of a valid Illinois C-Non CDL driver’s license if employed in Illinois
• Experience using tablets or electronic devices to update calls, review policies and procedures, document safety records and complete other applicable duties
• Strong customer service skills, including ability to effectively communicate to customers/members and understand the need for meeting & exceeding customer expectations
• The ability to lift materials weighing up to seventy-five (75) pounds
• The ability to 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

Qualifications

• Have experience servicing vehicles such as providing fuel, testing and replacing batteries, performing jumpstarts, 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

Benefits

• In addition to a competitive starting salary, ACG offers excellent and comprehensive benefits packages
• $1,000 sign on bonus; split payout at 90 and 180 days of employment
• $250 Quarterly Perfect Attendance bonus
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401k 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

Who We Are

Become a part of something bigger. The Auto Club Group (ACG) provides membership, travel, insurance, and financial service offerings to approximately 14+ million members and customers across 14 states and 2 U.S. territories through AAA, Meemic, and Fremont brands. ACG belongs to the national AAA federation and is the second largest AAA club in North America. By continuing to invest in more advanced technology, pursuing innovative products, and hiring a highly skilled workforce, AAA continues to build upon its heritage of providing quality service and helping our members enjoy life’s journey through insurance, travel, financial services, and roadside assistance.

Important Note

ACG’s Compensation philosophy is to provide a market-competitive structure of fair, equitable and performance-based pay to attract and retain excellent talent that will enable ACG to meet its short and long-term goals. ACG utilizes a geographic pay differential as part of the base salary compensation program. Pay ranges outlined in this posting are based on the various ranges within the geographic areas which ACG operates. Salary at time of offer is determined based on these and other factors as associated with the job and job level.