Customer Service Representative - Remote (South Carolina Only)
About the position
The Customer Service Representative is responsible for managing a high volume of inbound calls while accurately documenting excavation and utility locate information in a web-based system. The candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. In addition, maintain a positive & professional attitude when handling calls, with a sense of urgency. Be able to accurately plot site locations on a map. This position is open to candidates in South Carolina and is fully remote. The company will provide the needed equipment.
This role requires:
Strong active listening skills
Accurate data entry
Excellent verbal communication
Calmness under pressure
Critical thinking
Ability to manage difficult or complex customer situations
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced call center environment
Ideal candidates will have previous experience in:
High-volume call centers
Banking customer support
Insurance claims or member services
Financial services contact centers
Emergency dispatch/customer support
Technical support
Healthcare customer service
Utilities or telecommunications support
Responsibilities
• Accurately record data from the caller on inbound telephone lines and process notices. Individuals must also accurately provide the caller with pertinent and legally required information for each locate notice.
• Handle high-volume inbound customer service calls with professionalism and urgency
• Accurately collect, document, and process excavation locate requests
• Provide callers with legally required and safety-related information
• Navigate multiple computer systems and web-based applications simultaneously
• Maintain exceptional attention to detail while multitasking
• De-escalate difficult customer interactions and resolve concerns effectively
• Plot and verify excavation site locations using mapping tools
• Meet productivity, quality assurance, and performance metrics in a call center environment
• Support operational efficiency and public safety initiatives
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with company procedures
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership
Requirements
• Be able to type at least 45 wpm accurately (or at least 14,500 kph)
• Able to process excavation information precisely and adhere to standards set forth by the Company
• Ability to understand and listen effectively to customer situations while maintaining company interests
• Handle a high volume of telephone contacts that may include difficult and demanding customer situations
• Have effective time management skills and manage work in a fast-paced environment
• Handle repetition of tasks throughout the workday
• Score acceptable or set goals on evaluations composed by Management.
• Ability to stand or sit for considerable lengths of time.
• Work in a confined workspace for a long period of time, attached to a telephone headset, and enter data
• Must be willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations.
• Minimum requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of customer service experience required
• Be able to pass an assessment test for typing and customer service skills
• Must have minimum internet speeds required: 3 Mbps upload/10 Mbps download (Company will provide a link to a test to confirm)
• Must reside and be able to work remotely from within the State of South Carolina.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen prior to hire.
Nice-to-haves
• Previous remote/work-from-home customer service or virtual call center experience is strongly encouraged.
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply
Benefits
• Company-provided equipment
• Paid Time-Off
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Benefits
• 401K
• Career Growth
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The Customer Service Representative is responsible for managing a high volume of inbound calls while accurately documenting excavation and utility locate information in a web-based system. The candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. In addition, maintain a positive & professional attitude when handling calls, with a sense of urgency. Be able to accurately plot site locations on a map. This position is open to candidates in South Carolina and is fully remote. The company will provide the needed equipment.
This role requires:
Strong active listening skills
Accurate data entry
Excellent verbal communication
Calmness under pressure
Critical thinking
Ability to manage difficult or complex customer situations
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced call center environment
Ideal candidates will have previous experience in:
High-volume call centers
Banking customer support
Insurance claims or member services
Financial services contact centers
Emergency dispatch/customer support
Technical support
Healthcare customer service
Utilities or telecommunications support
Responsibilities
• Accurately record data from the caller on inbound telephone lines and process notices. Individuals must also accurately provide the caller with pertinent and legally required information for each locate notice.
• Handle high-volume inbound customer service calls with professionalism and urgency
• Accurately collect, document, and process excavation locate requests
• Provide callers with legally required and safety-related information
• Navigate multiple computer systems and web-based applications simultaneously
• Maintain exceptional attention to detail while multitasking
• De-escalate difficult customer interactions and resolve concerns effectively
• Plot and verify excavation site locations using mapping tools
• Meet productivity, quality assurance, and performance metrics in a call center environment
• Support operational efficiency and public safety initiatives
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with company procedures
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership
Requirements
• Be able to type at least 45 wpm accurately (or at least 14,500 kph)
• Able to process excavation information precisely and adhere to standards set forth by the Company
• Ability to understand and listen effectively to customer situations while maintaining company interests
• Handle a high volume of telephone contacts that may include difficult and demanding customer situations
• Have effective time management skills and manage work in a fast-paced environment
• Handle repetition of tasks throughout the workday
• Score acceptable or set goals on evaluations composed by Management.
• Ability to stand or sit for considerable lengths of time.
• Work in a confined workspace for a long period of time, attached to a telephone headset, and enter data
• Must be willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations.
• Minimum requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of customer service experience required
• Be able to pass an assessment test for typing and customer service skills
• Must have minimum internet speeds required: 3 Mbps upload/10 Mbps download (Company will provide a link to a test to confirm)
• Must reside and be able to work remotely from within the State of South Carolina.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen prior to hire.
Nice-to-haves
• Previous remote/work-from-home customer service or virtual call center experience is strongly encouraged.
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply
Benefits
• Company-provided equipment
• Paid Time-Off
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Benefits
• 401K
• Career Growth
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