Temporary Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Job Title
Temporary Customer Service Representative
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Requisition ID
req897
Type of Employment
Temporary Employee
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Job Openings
0
Compensation Range
0.00 - 0.00
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Compensation Type
Hourly Wage
Founded in 1866, San Jose Water Company is an investor owned water company headquartered in Silicon Valley. With a service area of 140 square miles, it is one of the largest and most technically sophisticated urban water system in the United States. We serve over 1 million people with high quality, life sustaining water, with an emphasis on exceptional customer service.
We are actively seeking talented, driven and highly-productive applicants for the position of Temporary Customer Service Representative to join our dynamic team. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment along with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.
Under the general supervision of department management, performs duties relative to customer inquiries, requests, and complaints received in person, by telephone or mail. The duties and responsibilities listed for the Customer Service class are intended to provide a representative list of various types of work that may be performed. Typical duties are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job class, and employees may expect to perform other related similar duties within the job class. CSRs at all levels can be located at any CS building location depending on business needs.
CSR annual salary range ($37.084/hr to $45.953/hr)
Specific Responsibilities:
Review and handle customer accounts, inquiries for starting and stopping service, and investigate billing concerns as requested and/or required.
Schedule appointments regarding high usage, leak issues, conservation and meter inquiries.
Access customer account data and resolve issues and/or concerns utilizing information stored in the Customer Information System or company source documents.
Furnish information relative to company rates, rules, regulations, programs, water conservation and general overview of departmental responsibilities.
Handle a high volume of customer interactions by telephone and in person.
Accept, apply and process customer payments by cash, check or credit cards in person using online cash. Customer Service Representative C routinely performs extensive data entry and dispatch functions.
Ability to deal effectively and courteously with customers and the public using tact, discretion, patience and understanding; particularly when relations may be strained.
Communicate and express self clearly and concisely in conversations over the telephone, in person and in writing.
Ability to use listening and judgment to interpret and handle customer inquiries; follow and carry out oral and written instructions; maintain attention to detail in a work environment with frequent interruptions.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, personal computers and telephone as well as software platforms such as Microsoft Office.
Ability to operate, with training, the automated Customer Information System with speed and accuracy.
Performance of clerical work, all phases of data entry and mathematical computations in an accurate manner.
General knowledge of customer service practices, office policies and procedures relating to customer service.
Experience handling incoming customer calls to include answering questions, providing information and problem solving.
Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Ability to use listening and judgment to interpret and handle customer inquiries; follow and carry out oral and written instructions; maintain attention to detail in a work environment with frequent interruptions.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, personal computers and telephone as well as software platforms such as Microsoft Office.
Ability to operate, with training, the automated Customer Information System with speed and accuracy.
Performance of clerical work, all phases of data entry and mathematical computations in an accurate manner.
General knowledge of customer service practices, office policies and procedures relating to customer service.
Experience handling incoming customer calls to include answering questions, providing information and problem solving.
Required Education and Experience:
Ability to type at the rate of 35 w.p.m.
Ability to speak and write using proper English spelling, grammar and punctuation
EEO StatementOur company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.