Customer Service Representative

Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the U.S. environmental services industry. Through our subsidiaries, we provide superior customer experience while fostering a sustainable Blue Planet(r) for future generations to enjoy a cleaner, safer and healthier world. Due to the nature of our industry, we make safety our top priority every day. We’re dedicated to the safety of our employees, customers and the communities we serve.Why Work with UsWe are guided by five essential core values – to be Respectful, Responsible, Reliable, Resourceful and Relentless in all we do, every day. We are reminded of these principles every time we see the five R’s joined together to form the Republic Star. It’s what makes us who we are and sets us apart from the competition. We are dedicated to doing our part to preserve the environment by creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world where people thrive – not just for today, but for generations to come.We hire the best people to make Republic Services a great place to work. We are focused on attracting talented individuals across professions who are as committed to serving customers and the planet as we are. We strive to create a workplace that’s meaningful and rewarding to employees at all levels of the organization. Apply today and join our team!POSITION SUMMARY: With an appropriate knowledge of the Company’s services and processes, a Customer Service Representative I works under the direct supervision of the Customer Service Supervisor to deliver the highest level of quality service to our customers. The Customer Service Representative I 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.PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: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 customer issues and concerns are treated in a respectful and professional manner.Effectively respond to routine issues regarding general commercial service changes and contract compliance matters, which may involve outbound calls and other communications to resolve simple issues including service level changes, contractual obligations, billing questions, service cancellations, price increases and equipment issues.Return all internal and external calls, emails and facsimiles 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 and route data into computer for billing and route scheduling purposes.Log information about customer service interactions into systems; update in a timely and accurate manner so that associates are able to track services inquiries and resolution.Perform other job-related duties as required.QUALIFICATIONS:Associate’s Degree.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:High School diploma or GED.Rewarding Compensation and BenefitsEligible employees can elect to participate in:• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.• Health care and dependent care spending accounts. • Short- and long-term disability.• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).• Employee discount programs.• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.