CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

• Handle incoming calls from members, clients, and medical facilities related to scheduling, modifying, and canceling transportation request
• Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards callers at all times
• Adhere to and ensure all company policies are followed
• Provide customer service with late vehicle services, verifying transportation provider no shows, and reassignment to a new transportation provider if necessary
• Defuse customer escalations by offering assurance of help to resolve issues. If unable to resolve, ensure proper escalation procedures are followed

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Possess valid authorization to work in the United States required

High school Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required

One-year related customer service experience and / or training preferred.

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Bilingual communication skills are a plus.

Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, Internet software, e-mail, and / or database software preferred. Basic computer skills are required.

Must be able to work flexible hours.

Must be hospitable, guest / customer service oriented, and be willing to serve the needs of passengers.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Must undergo a pre-employment drug test

Must sign a background check release

Must complete and sign the employment application in its entirety.

An unjustified refusal to supply requested information or a falsification of information will result in the elimination of the applicant for consideration for employment.

Must provide a complete and verifiable employment history and must include the past 10 years of employment, when applicable

PHYSCIAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to manipulate, handle or feel;
• reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance;

stoop, kneel crouch or crawl; and smell. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The majority of the work is accomplished indoors and in well ventilated facilities. The employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the environment is moderate.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Positions in this classification are considered safety sensitive under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations.

About Transdev :

Based near Chicago, Transdev is the largest private-sector operator of multiple modes of transit in North America, including bus, rail, streetcar, paratransit, and shuttle services.

Transdev is committed to being the trusted partner of cities and transit authorities through quality execution and innovations in mobility.

Its parent company, Transdev Group, is a leading global operator and integrator of mobility operating in 17 countries and provides passengers every day the freedom to connect to what they care about in their cities. www.transdevna.com

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

EEO is the Law Poster : http : / / www1.eeoc.gov / employers / poster.cfm

Drug free workplace

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in US without restrictions for any employer at any time;

be able to pass a drug screen and background check

Job Category : Call Center / Dispatch / Reservationist / Scheduler

Job Type : Full Time

Req ID : 28

Pay Group : CDB

Cost Center : 402