Customer Service Associate at Inver Grove Heights

Job Description

With appropriate knowledge of the Companys services and processes, a Customer Service Associate works under the direct supervision of the Customer Service Supervisor to deliver the highest level of quality service to our customers. The Customer Service Associate receives and responds to routine residential and commercial customer calls, inquiries, requests and complaints, which are typically general to moderately complex in nature and require limited research and investigation to reach resolution. Working in established guidelines, this position is responsible for delivering superior customer service in a prompt, respectful and courteous manner to ensure concerns are resolved.

Successfully complete training to become knowledgeable about the waste services industry and Republic Services processes, services and policies.

Respond in a timely and accurate manner to routine customer service calls, ensuring that residential and commercial service issues and concerns are treated in a respectful and professional manner.

Effectively respond to routine issues regarding general residential and commercial service matters, which may involve outbound calls and other communications to resolve simple issues including, billing questions, service inquiries or cancellations, residential price increases and equipment issues.

Return all internal and external calls, emails and faxes in a timely manner to ensure that customers concerns are understood, addressed and resolved in an efficient and complete manner as possible.

Receive and review individual performance metric reports and action plan with manager to understand individual performance.

Enter service data into computer for billing and scheduling purposes.

Log information about customer service interactions into systems; update in a timely and accurate manner so that associates are able to track service inquiries and resolution.

Perform other job-related duties as required.

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications :

High School diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications :

Associates Degree.

Waste or service industry experience.

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient manner.

Good communication skills; is able to effectively communicate to all levels of management and customers,.

Strong active listening skills; gives full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions when appropriate, and letting others fully state their ideas.

Grasps concepts quickly and has good follow through skills; adheres to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise; maintains a positive outlook.

Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.

Excellent self-motivation skills; maintains a feeling of pride in work; has a strong work ethic and strives to achieve all goals.

Is trustworthy and maintains the highest level of confidentiality at all times.

Is high energy, friendly and engaging.

Excellent service orientation; actively looks for ways to help people.

EEO Statement :

Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Country: USA, State: Minnesota, City: Inver Grove Heights, Company: Republic Services.