Roadside Assistance Driver (53402)

AAA Northeast•New York, NY

61d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in joining a team that is continuously innovating to create the best experiences for members? Would you like to work for a company that has been rated a top employer and best place to work across the Northeast year over year? Do you want to be part of a company that is committed to giving back to the community? At AAA Northeast, as we continue to grow, our mission remains the same: helping and serving is a way of life. It’s why we’ve earned the trust of millions, and why AAA Northeast has remained a resilient and reliable brand for over a century. Multiple full-time Tow Truck Operator (flatbed or wrecker) positions available primarily out of our Maspeth NY location. Prior experience NOT required. CDL is NOT required. Positions available on SECOND and THIRD SHIFT. Compensation: The pay range for this position is $23.50 - $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. 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. As a AAA Roadside Technician, you will be responsible for providing safe, best-in-class roadside solutions for AAA members. Flatbed & Tow drivers are responsible for responding to member requests for roadside assistance. They ensure member safety, vehicle security, and education to members on possible vehicle issues. In this role, you will provide minor mechanical assistance in an attempt to get the member’s vehicle safely back on the road. If not successful, you will then safely tow the disabled vehicle to a member requested destination. You will be considered a hero to several people each and every day!

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required
For Tow: At least 21 years of age Required
Post-secondary training in automotive mechanics and familiarity of electrical troubleshooting Required
For Battery: At least 19 years of age required. Must have had license for 2 or more years.
Active and valid driver’s license issued by only one state or jurisdiction Required
DOT card pre-hire and as a current employee within 1 Year Required
Satisfactorily pass a motor vehicle record check during pre-hire screening and periodically during employment in accordance with policy.
For TOW positions: A NY state issued driver's license is required to obtain a W Endorsement for towing from the DMV.

Responsibilities

Providing safe, best-in-class roadside solutions for AAA members
Responding to member requests for roadside assistance
Ensuring member safety, vehicle security, and education to members on possible vehicle issues
Provide minor mechanical assistance in an attempt to get the member’s vehicle safely back on the road
Safely tow the disabled vehicle to a member requested destination