JOB SUMMARY
Interact with customers to provide and process inquiries, concerns and requests for services and assistance.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Open lobby and drive thru
- Transfer phones to/from answering service
- Check night deposit and post payments
- Check customer service voicemail and respond to any messages if applicable
- Assist customers either by telephone, electronically or face to face: o New service paperwork and obtain all necessary documentation o Fees associated with application o Fees associated with new meter sets o Schedule and coordinate customer service inspections o Trouble shoot high usage with customer o Create data log work orders and follow up with customer o Review and explain data log report with customer o Create water quality work orders for customers o Create customer courtesy work orders and follow up o Review monthly and final bills with customers o Leak adjustment requests and obtain all necessary documentation o Bank draft requests and obtain all necessary documentation o Authorization form requests and obtain all necessary documentation o Fire hydrant meter requests and obtain all necessary documentation o Explain winter averaging for sewer accounts if applicable o Receives all incoming calls and is responsible for directing calls to appropriate personnel o Receives all deliveries and insures notification/delivery to appropriate personnel • Set up new customer accounts • Assist customers with correct sewer provided if applicable • Process customer payments electronically or face to face • Respond promptly to customer inquiries • Assist with customer complaints • Obtain and evaluate all relevant information to handle inquiries • Direct requests and unresolved issues to the designated resource • Keep records of customer interactions and transactions • Record details of inquiries, comments and complaints • Create and distribute work orders as necessary • Maintain customer accounts • Communicate and coordinate with team and internal departments • Follow up on customer concerns if applicable • Communicate with field technicians regarding outages and on call schedule • Close lobby and drive thru • Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS
- High school diploma, general education degree or equivalent
- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
- Knowledge of standard office principles and practices
- Knowledge of cash handling and record keeping
- Knowledge of data entry
- Knowledge of operating standard office equipment
- Numeric, oral and written language applications
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills- verbal and written
- Listening skills
- Problem analysis and problem-solving
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Customer service orientation
- Adaptability
- Initiative
- Stress tolerance
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
- The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping.
- May be subject to repetitive motion such as typing and vision to monitor.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person