Job Type
Full-time
Description
AAA Roadside Assistance
- Respond promptly to dispatched AAA roadside assistance calls.
- Contact members prior to arrival to verify:
- Exact vehicle location
- Vehicle concern
- Tow destination
- Number of passengers
- Perform roadside services including:
- Vehicle towing
- Jump starts
- Flat tire changes
- Fuel delivery
- Vehicle lockouts
- Battery testing and replacement (when qualified)
- Follow all AAA service standards and operating procedures.
- Accurately complete all required steps within the dispatch software and mobile applications used by the company.
Towing & Recovery
- Safely operate flatbed and wheel-lift tow trucks.
- Properly secure and transport vehicles without causing damage.
- Load, unload, and transport vehicles using approved towing techniques.
- Perform basic winching and recoveries within company policy and training.
- Conduct thorough vehicle inspections before and after transport.
- Document pre-existing damage.
Customer Service
- Provide courteous, professional service during every customer interaction.
- Explain services and charges when applicable.
- Maintain a calm and professional demeanor during stressful roadside situations.
- Represent the company in a positive and professional manner.
Safety
- Follow all OSHA, California, CHP, FMCSA, and company safety requirements.
- Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Utilize proper traffic control procedures while working roadside.
- Immediately report accidents, injuries, equipment failures, and safety concerns.
- Operate company vehicles safely at all times.
Equipment Responsibilities
- Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
- Keep assigned truck clean, fueled, and ready for service.
- Maintain inventory of required equipment and supplies.
- Report maintenance issues immediately.
Documentation
- Complete electronic call records accurately.
- Record payments when applicable.
- Obtain required customer signatures.
- Submit required paperwork before the end of each shift.
QualificationsRequired
- Minimum 25 years of age.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, and on-call shifts as scheduled.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to safely operate automatic and manual transmission vehicles.
- Ability to use smartphones, GPS navigation, dispatch software, and electronic documentation systems.
Preferred
- Previous towing or roadside assistance experience.
- AAA roadside assistance experience.
- CHP Tow Operator certification.
- Automotive repair or mechanical experience.
- Commercial Driver License (CDL) (not required for all positions).
- ASE certifications or vocational automotive training.
Physical RequirementsThis position requires the ability to:
- Lift up to 75 pounds.
- Frequently push, pull, bend, kneel, squat, climb, and crawl.
- Stand and walk for extended periods.
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Work safely near moving traffic on highways and mountain roads.
- Enter and exit tow trucks multiple times throughout each shift.
Work EnvironmentDrivers routinely work:
- On Interstate 80 and surrounding highways.
- In mountain communities throughout the Truckee/Tahoe region.
- During snowstorms, chain control, and severe weather.
- During nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency situations.
- In high-traffic and hazardous roadside environments.
Performance ExpectationsDrivers are expected to:
- Maintain excellent customer service.
- Meet company attendance and reliability standards.
- Follow dispatch instructions promptly.
- Comply with AAA performance standards and service expectations.
- Complete calls accurately and efficiently.
- Maintain a professional appearance and conduct.
- Protect company equipment and customer vehicles.
- Participate in required meetings and ongoing training.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong defensive driving skills.
- Safe towing and vehicle securement practices.
- Basic automotive diagnostics.
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Problem-solving under pressure.
- Excellent situational awareness and safety judgment.
Compensation
- Hourly, non-exempt position.
- Overtime paid in accordance with California labor laws.
- Eligibility for company benefits based on employment status.