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Van Unen Miersma Propane

Customer Service Rep

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What they do

A Customer Service Representative interacts directly with customers to answer questions and solve problems. Communicates with customers in person, over the phone or online. Provides help with troubleshooting technical problems for equipment or software. Keeps records of customer communications and transactions.

$42,494 / year median in California

-9% projected decline

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Job Description

Why This Role Matters Every interaction a customer has with Van Unen Miersma Propane shapes how reliable, responsive, and trustworthy we feel as their propane provider. In this role, you'll be the person who turns everyday service moments calls, questions, fixes into long-term customer relationships that keep homes warm, businesses running, and communities powered. What you do directly supports customer retention, smooth operations, and growth across our service areas. What You'll Do You'll work at the center of customer communication and internal coordination, partnering closely with your General Manager, Service Center, and delivery teams to make sure customers get what they need, accurately and on time. Handle inbound and outbound customer calls with clear, respectful, solution-focused communication Support customer growth and retention efforts by resolving concerns, following up, and ensuring issues are fully closed Participate in outbound campaigns to retain customers, win back lost accounts, and collect on past-due balances Assist with daily delivery and service operations by resolving routing exceptions and updating customer accounts Provide administrative support including documentation, reporting, route paperwork, scanning, and account accuracy (billing and forecasting) Depending on location, assist with accounts payable processing and other office operations What success looks like after 90 days: You're confidently handling customer calls end-to-end, proactively identifying issues before they escalate, supporting retention efforts, and keeping customer and routing records accurate with minimal oversight. What You'll Actually Do in Your First 30 Days Learn EDP's customer systems, routing processes, and service workflows through hands-on training Begin handling inbound customer calls independently, with guidance on more complex issues Partner with the General Manager to understand customer retention goals and current challenges Support daily route paperwork, documentation, and customer account updates to maintain clean, accurate records Must Have High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience 1-2 years of professional customer service experience Comfort handling phone-based conversations with customers about service, billing, and scheduling Ability to track details accurately across multiple systems and documents Reliable attendance and the ability to follow established processes Nice to Have Experience in utilities, energy, logistics, or service-based industries Familiarity with billing systems, route management, or customer account maintenance Experience supporting retention, collections, or outbound calling campaigns Prior administrative or office operations experience Exposure to accounts payable or basic finance processes
What We Offer Pay Rate:
$21.00-$23.00 (Depending on experience) In addition to competitive wages, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your physical, financial, and personal well-being: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 401(k) with company match Tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Voluntary life, AD&D, and short-term disability coverage Paid holidays and time off $50,000 basic life/AD&D and long-term disability at no cost Propane discount Our Culture We believe people do their best work when they're supported, respected, and trusted to do the job right. Our teams value safety, accountability, and showing up for one another because that's how we show up for our customers. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Financial Aid/Assistance
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Health and Wellness Programs