Customer Service Representative

Service Center La Mesa Job Summary Provides World Class Customer Service Experience to all Caliber customers on the phone, in person and throughout the entire repair process; provide administrative support to the daily operations of the center Greet all customers in a timely, friendly and professional manner utilizing the 5-10 foot rule; if a team member is within 10 feet of a customer, eye contact must be made, if they are within 5 feet, a greeting is necessary Answer all phone calls consistently within 3 rings, communicate all phone messages immediately to the correct recipient Monitor work volume scheduled for the center and recommend load level requests when necessary; support market segmentation by assigning cars to appropriate location for quality repair Maintain a broad knowledge base of insurance partner requirements regarding authorizations, billing and load level processes Coordinate Rental Car /Tow companies to provide one-stop service to all customers Repair Orders: All files are opened with BAR (CA) and DRP compliance, including obtaining proper authorizations Ensure all vehicles are delivered to customers by the assigned service advisor and if not available, by designated backup teammate May assist in customer communication throughout the repair process Monitor DRP assignments, estimate/repair appointments and capture rates of assignments Follow up on all DRP assignments present and past in order to maintain sales for the center Maintain DRP logbooks and Enterprise ARMS by 9am daily Secure proper payments; DRP DTPS completed as required Filing daily: customer records, RO jackets in alphabetical order, parts invoices, etc. Assist OM/OA with reconciling invoices to payables report daily and monthly (as applicable) Ensure all customer comfort items are fresh and available for customers at all times (coffee, water, popcorn, magazines, etc.) as well as maintaining the customer waiting area Comply with Caliber daily receipts guidelines and procedures Comply with all Caliber safety rules, guidelines and standards Perform other duties as required to successfully meet the needs of the business Skill/Requirements High school diploma or GED Must be at least 18 years of age Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under Caliber’s insurance policy (Not an excluded driver) Ability to effectively communicate with others, oral and written Ability to read and understand basics of repair instructions, written estimates and work orders Organization and multi-tasking; adapts easily to fast-paced environment Personable, friendly demeanor with “World Class” customer service approach to internal and external customers Maintain a well-groomed, professional appearance Physical Requirements / Working Conditions Position is based in a climate controlled, professional office environment with moderate noise levels. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work. Regularly required to talk or hear. Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The job may require lifting up to 20 lbs and long periods of sitting while working at desk. In the event that travel is required, must be able to uphold the stress of traveling. About Caliber Founded in 1997, the Caliber portfolio of brands has grown to more than 1,600 centers nationwide and features a full range of complementary automotive services, including Caliber Collision, one of the nation's largest auto collision repair providers across more than 40 states, Caliber Auto Care for mechanical repair and quick oil change services and Caliber Auto Glass for glass repair and replacement. Caliber was recognized as the only company of its kind to make the Forbes list of "America's Best Large Employers," an honor awarded to companies with high employee satisfaction. Caliber was also the only auto service provider to receive an Inc. 2021 Best in Business gold medal in the Extra-Large Company (500 employees) category, recognizing Caliber for going above and beyond to make a positive impact. With the purpose of Restoring the Rhythm of Your Life®, Caliber's more than 25,000 teammates are committed to getting customers back on the road safely—and back to the rhythm of their lives—every day. Dedicated to providing an outstanding customer experience, Caliber continues to rank among the highest customer satisfaction scores in the industry. Caliber is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Learn more about Caliber at caliber.com. At Caliber, our purpose is Restoring the Rhythm of Your Life®. It drives us. It's the promise we make to our guests AND our teammates. These five core values help us deliver on that promise everyday. Caliber provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including (but not limited to) recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training Caliber provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact legal@calibercollision.com.