Job Description
Customer Service Representative I
This opportunity is for a Second Shift position only. WHAT YOU’LL DO:
This role is responsible for providing customer service and technical assistance to resolve customer needs as part of our inbound call center team. For the training period the work schedule will include only shifts between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.. Eventually the role will require working 2nd shift times ending as late as 11:30 p.m. The typical work schedule is for 5 consecutive days each week, with two consecutive days off.
WHO WE ARE:
At AAA Washington, we equip our members with trusted service and expertise to confidently travel through life. We provide our members with best-in-class roadside assistance, discounts and rewards, travel services and insurance. For nearly 120 years, we’ve served our members, not shareholders, so our growth supports innovation for the Club today and for the future. Seeking to reflect the communities we serve and create an inclusive culture, we encourage employees to bring their full self to work and support applicants from all backgrounds, abilities and walks of life to apply.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT AAA WASHINGTON:
You’ll play an important role in bringing AAA Washington’s spirit of service and peace of mind to our membership. Consistently ranked as one of the Best Places to Work by Puget Sound Business Journal, we aim for work-life balance across the organization. We support hybrid and remote work options for many positions based in our corporate office (Bellevue, Washington) along with some of the best benefits in the region!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for analyzing customer requests and determining if request is eligible based on customer account.
- Identify customer’s needs, manage the interaction, and provide customer service in resolution of customer inquiries.
- Perform basic troubleshooting for customer’s technical issues as needed.
- Utilize customer service standards and membership policies, exercising discretion, when necessary, to meet volume expectations.
- Perform business retention activities, including educating customers and members on product and service offerings.
- Escalate customer issues as needed to manager/supervisor and respective administrative department.
- Contributes to a positive team dynamic through respectful interactions, positive contributions, and active collaboration to achieve department and organizational goals.
- Incorporates AAA’s vision, mission and values in day-to-day activities and behaviors; guides and motivates others to remain committed to AAA’s vision mission and values.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or GED
- 1+ year experience in customer service role
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Competent in Microsoft Office and navigating the internet.
- Ability to understand Washington road systems and read maps.
- Knowledgeable of de-escalation techniques, such as empathy and compassion, to meet the needs of members in times of stress.
- Ability to adjust style and approach to suit situations that involve rapidly changing tasks, shifting priorities, and simultaneous demands.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing, including effective use of listening skills.
- Skilled in working independently, prioritizing assignments, and following through on assignments with minimal direction.
- Ability to make timely and sound decisions and convey the necessary authority and confidence in all interactions.
- Ability to notice discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Skilled in establishing rapport and gaining the trust of others.
SALARY: The pay range for this position is $18.78 - $21.58 per hour and is based on experience.
BENEFITS WE OFFER:
- Health insurance (medical, vision, dental and prescription drug)
- Up to 22 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) in the first year
- Eleven paid holidays in addition to PTO
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Life, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 4 Hours of Volunteer Time Off per year
- On-Demand Pay / Earned Wage Access
- Free Premier RV AAA Washington Membership
- Travel, Insurance, and Membership Discounts and Perks
- Paid, on-going training throughout your career
- THRIVE wellness program
- Tax-advantaged commuter benefit
- Free parking
- Financial Literacy Education
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Work from home with scheduled breaks.
- The physical environment is typical of a standard office space. It requires the employee to work inside for the duration of work. Must be able to remain in a stationary position, sitting for more than 50% of the time. This position will require occasionally moving about inside the office to access equipment, cabinets, etc. May work around office equipment which could be noisy, such as copiers and fax machines.
OTHER:
- Equipment used: Computer and various virtual technologies
- Travel: Rarely Travel
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
DISCLAIMER: Position/Job 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.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Temporary work, Work at office, Remote work, Work from home, Flexible hours, Shift work, Afternoon shift,