Job Description
The Road Patrol will be responsible for providing a high standard of service to AA customers requiring breakdown assistance. The incumbent will be required to provide both individual as well as corporate customers with the level of service that is synonymous with the AA's reputation.
The Emergency Rescue Services department is dedicated to rendering effective and efficient roadside assistance to AA members whose vehicles have broken down.
The Road Patrol repairs the member's vehicle or if a major repair is required, a tow truck is arranged to safely tow the car to the nearest point of repair. Where diagnostics show that the member's vehicle requires a battery one would be provided at a cost.
Primarily the Road Patrol will assist with minor mechanical breakdowns to get the member going.
The successful incumbent will be responsible for maintaining service levels set with the intent of enabling the AA to remain the leading provider of quality emergency roadside and allied services in Southern Africa.
Divisions: Strategy and Operations
Business Unit: Emergency Rescue Services
Direct report to: Team Leader ERS / Regional (Depot) Manager
JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Job objective and work activities
Assisting AA members who have broken down at the roadside in all areas (urban and rural) and carrying out minor emergency roadside repairs, or alternatively arranging an AA towing truck or an AAQA recovery service provider to have the vehicle towed
Where required, sell batteries to members, when current battery is faulty and/or out of warranty
Rendering other vehicle-related assistance to members where appropriate
Ensuring that tools and equipment are in good serviceable condition and reporting faulty items to the Team Leaders or Regional Manager
Safekeeping the vehicle, tools and equipment
Ensuring that all administrative duties are carried out correctly and timeously
Maintaining a presentable image to the public at all times
Upholding the AA brand by observing the required driving behaviour at all times
Any other related duties as required by the Team Leader and/or Regional Manager from time to time
Job knowledge
Basic administrative knowledge
Basic financial understanding
Organisational structure and functioning
Codes, policies, regulations and procedures related to the company
Job related skills
Motor related diagnostic skills
Navigational skills
Time management skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Safety-conscious
Experience
At least three (3) years vehicle diagnostic working experience
Exposure to a sales environment would be advantageous
An advanced driving certificate would be advantageous
Education
Grade 12 essential
Motor Mechanical or Auto Electrical qualification and/or equivalent (e.g. N Certificate) would be advantageous
Other
A valid Code C1 (10) or Code EC/EC1 (14) driving license is essential
A valid PrDP would be beneficial
Shift work as directed by business in line with operational requirements
Own transport to and from the workplace premises
Remuneration
Market related
Benefits: Shift Allowance,Pension fund, Provident fund, AA Membership