What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Support Representative position at Trimble?
Job Profile: Customer Support
Business Title: Technical Support Professional
Location: Portland, OR (Remote)
Department: Customer Support
Report To: Supervisor, Technical Support
Our Company
PeopleNet, a Trimble Company, is in business for the trucking fleet of tomorrow, providing mobility and software solutions that give fleet managers and driver’s tools to streamline safety, efficiency and control. PeopleNet’s network communications, mobility and analytics products are used by more than 2,000 truckload, LTL, private and oil and gas services fleets throughout North America.
Position Overview
The Technical Support Representative is responsible for first level technical troubleshooting and customer inquiries with Trimble Transportation products. Customer questions include software, hardware, account management, installation, and best practices relating to our product and industry. The Technical Support Representative will offer an outstanding customer experience via phone, email, and chat channels. The qualified candidate will have technical aptitude for troubleshooting all aspects of the Trimble Telematics and other Transportation technology solutions, while incorporating strong soft skills and customer empathy. In this fast paced environment, a high degree of organization with focus on detail is critical to achieve success in the position.
Responsibilities
75% Respond to customer inquiries via inbound/outbound calls, emails, casework, and chats. Identify, troubleshoot, document, and resolve customer inquiries based on the following topics:
Hardware
Software
Wireless communications
OTAP (Over-the-Air-Programming)
Account management (billing)
Upgrades
Online orders
Industry events
5% Research and prepare escalations to second level support which includes Technical Analysts, Wireless Communications, Customer Managers, Integration Services, 3rd Party Partners and Leadership
5% Review, manage and follow up on open issues as needed
5% Ensure individual and team SLA’s/KPI’s are maintained and on track
5% Collaborate on documentation creation needed for internal cross functional teams
5% Project work that includes long and short term initiatives
Required Skills:
1-2 yrs experience in a technical support environment, or other customer facing technology fields
Demonstrated high quality written and verbal communication abilities
Demonstrated proficiency with business software (e.g. MS Office, Salesforce CRM, eMail)
Demonstrated customer focus, troubleshooting abilities, and creative problem solving
Ability to work assigned shift hours
Excellent written and verbal business communication abilities with demonstrated analytical and technical problem solving skills
In this fast paced environment; work volume quickly fluctuates and a high degree of organization with focus on detail is critical to achieve success in the position.
Preferred Skills:
Experience in contact center or “production” environment (e.g. schedule, process, and metrics driven)
Experience working with Mobile Communications
Experience working with Transportation or Logistics industries
Experience working with android and linux software
Competencies:
Customer Focus
Problem Solving
Time Management
Composure
Interpersonal Savvy
Optimistic, growth mindset
We are excited to offer employment in a fun office environment that includes a strong culture that rewards performance. Career advancement is readily available for reliable, motivated, creative, hardworking, and positive individuals.
Trimble Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, or any other protected factor. EOE/M/F/V/D
Trimble Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, or any other protected factor. EOE/M/F/V/D