Service Support Representative - Parts & Admin

Altec; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care

Dental and vision care

RRSP match

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Job summary

Altec Industries Ltd in Canada is seeking a dedicated Customer Service Support specialist to manage administrative duties, inventory tasks, and parts coordination. You will respond to customer inquiries, coordinate service requests, and ensure timely communication with internal teams.

The role requires attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced environment. The position emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and excellent written/verbal communication, with travel up to 25%

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED; college degree preferred for advancement.
• Minimum two years in customer service or related fields handling manufactured products or service writing.
• Strong computer skills and demonstrated ability to resolve customer issues.

Responsibilities

• Administrative service support: creating repair orders and coordinating with customers, supervisors and vendors.
• Inventory service support: freight debrief and stock/order tracking as directed.
• Parts service support: entry of stock parts orders and research with guidance.
• Handle Level 1 and 2 Installed Base updates and service requests.
• Represent Team Altec and communicate customer needs to appropriate entities.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team player

Multitasking

Fast-paced environment

Travel availability

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Why Join Altec?

Job Description

Why Join Altec?

Altec is proud to have a long history and commitment to Canada. Altec’s primary products – Made in America – include Aerial Devices, Digger Derricks, Cranes, Chippers, Tracked Equipment, and Specialty Products, found in over 100 countries around the world. In addition to our 8 major manufacturing facilities, Altec has three final assembly plants, 40+ service centers and an extensive network of field service technicians.

Settle in with an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in an Essential Industry (supporting Utilities, Tree Care, & Telecom).

Why Altec?

• Values that include Enjoyment of Work and Family
• Career focus, with growth & development encouraged within Altec
• A team environment that shares a passion for service
• Competitive Compensation that rewards performance
• Comprehensive Benefits including extended health care, dental and vision care, RRSP match, wellness programs, company events, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation

The Altec Service Group has service centers and an extensive fleet of mobile service vehicles and technicians across the United States and Canada. This critical service support position is responsible for providing excellent customer support and satisfaction within the Service Support areas: Administrative, Inventory, Parts and Estimating. Responds to customer inquiries and resolves customer issues. Provides updates to Team Lead for internal teams on customer needs that contribute to the customer satisfaction.

Basic Qualifications, Experience, And Skills Required

Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.

• High School Diploma or GED required and
• Two years of experience in industry related field required (i.e., Customer Service with manufactured products or product services; Material Support or inventory control for manufactured products; or Service Writing in a dealership) or in a similar job function

Or

• Bachelor’s Degree and
• One years’ experience in industry related field preferred (i.e., Customer Service with manufactured products or product services; Material Support or inventory control for manufactured products; or Service Writing in a dealership) or in a similar job function

Also,

• Hydraulic or mechanical background preferred
• Must have demonstrated experience of providing high levels of customer support
• Strong Computer Skills, especially in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated Problem Solving Skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Solid team player with a collaborative nature
• Ability to multitask and handle multiple transactions
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Travel 0 – 25% of the time

Major Responsibilities

Duties below represent the scope of the position.

Administrative Service Support

• Creates accurate and timely repair orders.
• Confers with customers, supervisors, and vendors to address questions, problems, or requests for service or equipment.
• Performs specific customer requirements for the opening and closing of Service Requests.
• Resolves problems with strong analytical and administrative abilities.
• Resolves Level 1 and 2 Installed Base updates.
• Effectively represents Team Altec; Communicates any customer needs/requests within Service’s scope to the appropriate Altec entity or External customer.

Inventory Service Support

• Conducts Freight debrief per established standards.

Parts Service Support

• Conducts Stock parts order entry, form entry as directed per established standards.
• Researches parts with assistance/oversight of applicable trained peers and/or supervision.

OTHER POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated record of responsibility
• Extremely detail oriented
• Customer Service Oriented
• Motivated, goal oriented and persistent
• Maintain Company confidentiality
• Must handle stress and deadlines well
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Initiatives

Customer First - Enjoyment of Work - Family - Financial Stability - Integrity - People are our Greatest Strength - Quality - Spiritual Development – Teamwork

Altec Industries Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. Altec welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.