Customer Service Representative I

Essential Job Functions:

(Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.)

• Responds to customer inquiries on routes, schedules, fares, and other HRT services with complete information and recommendations of HRT products to meet customers' needs.
• Answers telephone inquiries, providing information on routes, schedules, fares, and other information about HRT services.
• Process Lost and Found.
• Operate a multi-line telephone system. Responsible for providing premier customer service to internal and external customers by thoroughly conveying the necessity of the particular call.
• Maintain databases.
• Assist with Public Outreach when applicable.
• Manage records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policy and Procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining a general awareness of HRT’s EMS.
• Responsible for handling all related job responsibilities in accordance to HRT’s Environmental Policy, relevant EMS Standard Operating Procedures, and Emergency Management Plan
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one’s self, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm.
• Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures and policies.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills essential to Job Functions: 

Possess excellent communication skills, people skills and a clear, pleasant telephone voice; knowledge of customer service and public relations techniques, principles and practices; general knowledge of the Hampton Roads area; able to deal effectively with the public; ability to understand and follow written and oral directions; able to keep simple records; ability to operate standard office equipment. Must be detailed oriented, good organizational and follow- up skills. Patience and enthusiasm for challenges and change. Knowledgeable of Microsoft suite.

Required software knowledge and skills essential to job functions:

Proficiency in using computer systems and the listed software applications associated with performance of assigned work is essential. Basic problem-solving skills associated with software applications used is expected. Software usage relevant to job duties will be evaluated.

Software applications:

Microsoft Suite

Training and/or Education:

A high school diploma or GED certificate supplemented by training in data entry.

Required Experience

One year of providing quality customer service to include general office experience and data entry.

Licenses or Certificates:

Possess a valid driver’s license. Acquire a Virginia Driver’s License within 60 days after the date of hire (in instances when an out of state license is not the applicant’s current state of residence.

Special Requirements:

Must be able to read, write; must successfully demonstrate knowledge of office and telephone protocol and ability to read and interpret schedules, media releases, etc. Ability to deal with customers in an efficient polite manner. Must have excellent computer. This position is classified as essential personnel.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Physical Demands:

Work requires extensive operation of a keyboard device and use of telephone.   Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Unusual Demands:

The work environment 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. Work involves meeting multiple demands on a timely basis. Duties may require some seasonal overtime.

Hampton Roads Transit is an EOE.