Customer Service Representative

Customer Service Representative

The Customer Service Representative (CSR) handles incoming calls regarding scheduling of paratransit eligibility services.

Duties:

• Answers customer calls and inputs all customer information using a computerized scheduling system; enters new customer information or changes into the system
• Receives customer complaints
• Answers questions, and provides information about services
• Resolves customer inquiries relating to transportation
• Communicates resolution to customers
• Clearly and accurately documents issues
• Maintains a clean and well-organized work area
• Represents Mobility Options in a professional manner to our service partners, and the community
• Other duties as required/assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent, such as GED, required
• One or more years of Customer Service experience preferred
• Must be able to work shifts, or flexible work schedules as needed
• Ability to read, understand, interpret, and explain transit system operating rules, regulations, policies, phases and routes
• Ability to communicate via telephone with clear speech and a pleasant phone manner.
• Must possess excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Must be computer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
• Must be able to interact and communicate with diverse clients
• Must be able to demonstrate poise, tactfulness, and diplomacy and have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations
• Must undergo a pre-employment drug test once offered a position
• Must be willing to undergo a criminal and employment background check once offered a position
• Travel requirement (as a percent): <5% for occasional meetings

Work Environment:

• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
• 85% of work is accomplished indoors and in air conditioned or well-ventilated facilities.
• Work is accomplished in an office or in a cubicle space equipped with a telephone and computer.
• The employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen.
• Employee may periodically need to travel locally.

Physical Demands:

• The employee is required to sit for long periods; use hands and fingers to type, manipulate, handle or feel; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, balance, and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally list and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to focus; long periods are spent looking at a computer. 100% of work is accomplished indoors and in air conditioned or well-ventilated facilities. Work is accomplished in an office or in a cubicle space equipped with a telephone and computer.