Call center agent

SporTran Transit
Shreveport, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/2/2024 CLOSED ON 10/7/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Call center agent position at SporTran Transit?

Division / Department : ADMINISTRATION

Reports To : CALL CENTER MANAGER

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following :

  • Primary job duties will consist of transit dispatch, scheduling, general customer service and administration inquires.
  • Responsible for answering all calls pursuant to company policy and routing calls to appropriate resources, as applicable.
  • Responsible for professionally addressing customer inquiries and providing information and feedback in compliance with company policies.
  • Required to research information using available resources to resolve all calls in compliance with company call volume standards.
  • Must be able to effectively and respectively manage and resolve customer complaints as received and be able to identify and escalate issues of priority.
  • Continuously provide customers with company product and service information and remain aware of product and service updates to provide the most accurate information to customer inquiries and requests.
  • Responsible for entering new customer information into system after initial call interview and updating existing customer information as needed.
  • Maintain working knowledge of processes, forms and applications to effectively answer and route calls to appropriate company resources and assist customer needs.
  • Must document all call information according to company standard operating procedure
  • Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Diploma or its equivalent
  • Must possess extensive knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Required English language proficiency; bilingual proficiency is acceptable
  • Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
  • Knowledge of call center operations and technology
  • Proficient data entry and typing skills
  • Knowledge of administration and clerical processes

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Effective listening skills.
  • Problem solving and analysis capability.
  • Strong attention to detail and organization.
  • Motivated to be a team player
  • Ability to adapt and manage stress in a customer centered environment.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This job operates in a call center office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

All positions are Safety Sensitive and require pre-employment drug testing; background checks; clean driving records and applicants must be able to work flexible shifts.

The preceding description is intended to describe the general content, identify the essential functions, and set forth the requirements for the performance of this job.

It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

SporTran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SporTran 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.

In addition to federal law requirements, SporTran complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Last updated : 2024-10-02

Customer Care Specialist
Genesis Call Center, LLC -
Shreveport, LA
Call Center Representative
Veterans Engineering -
Bossier, LA
Call Center Specialist - PRN
UHS -
SHREVEPORT, LA

For Employer
Looking for Real-time Job Posting Salary Data?
Keep a pulse on the job market with advanced job matching technology.
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Call center agent?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Call center agent career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$41,424 - $52,960
Income Estimation: 
$47,688 - $60,298
Income Estimation: 
$41,424 - $52,960
Income Estimation: 
$47,688 - $60,298
Income Estimation: 
$95,712 - $128,199
Income Estimation: 
$136,193 - $185,175
Income Estimation: 
$58,845 - $77,629
Income Estimation: 
$73,557 - $99,047
Income Estimation: 
$35,890 - $44,977
Income Estimation: 
$41,424 - $52,960
This job has expired.
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Call center agent jobs in the Shreveport, LA area that may be a better fit.

Video Teller and Call Center Agent

Carter Credit Union, Bossier, LA

Video Teller and Call Center Agent

Carter Credit Union, Shreveport, LA