Customer Service Call Center Representative

WM; United States; Remote; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

WM seeks a Customer Service Representative (CSR) to respond to inquiries via phone, email, live chat, or self-service tools. You will resolve billing questions, service changes, cancellations, and proration while handling 60–80 contacts per day in a fast-paced environment.

You will promote WM products and services to retain customers, provide clear explanations, and escalate issues when needed. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus; training lasts seven weeks with 8:00 AM–4:30 PM PST hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited).
• 1 year of previous customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle customer service inquiries across multiple channels.
• Resolve billing, service changes, and cancellations.
• Offer product and service options to increase retention.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Training Class

Oct 5 & Oct 19, 2026

Must Attend 7 weeks of Virtual Training!

Remote Position

Must live 50 miles within a WM Call Center site near the following states: AZ, AL, TN, TX, WI, IL, MA, PA, MS

Day Shift

Monday- Friday, possible Saturday (rotating)

Training Hours

8a-4:30pm PST(Mon-Fri)

Shift Hours

8:30a-5pm PST/MTN

Bilingual in Spanish is a plus!

Job Summary

As a customer service representative (CSR), you will interact with WM Customers via Multi-Channel Customer Service, which may be a combination of platforms including phone, email, live chat, or self-service channels. Inclusive of a variety of inquiries including billing and proration, service changes, cancellations and missed service inquiries. The WM CSR should expect to handle 60-80 contacts a day in a fast-paced/high-volume environment and to use multiple applications, knowledge bases, tools, and calculators to research and resolve customer queries. The WM CSR will handle a number of escalated contacts. The ability to consistently provide an exceptional level of customer service, briefly explain complex issues in simple terms, and demonstrate appropriate de-escalation techniques is critical to their success. Sales and retention are also key components of the CSR role. The WM CSR is expected to skillfully highlight the features and benefits of WM products and services to increase revenue and retain at risk customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Fields customer service inquiries and handles customer service transactions independently and proficiently: o Demonstrates appropriate active listening skills/confirms understanding of customer needs, issues, and requests o Uses authorized systems to gather information, provide information, and/or update customer records. Provides standard information and education regarding service options, charges, billing, and contracts.
• Demonstrates ownership of the customer issue by providing one call resolution: o Makes every reasonable attempt to resolve the customer’s issue and exhausts all other solutions before escalating the customer’s query. o Serves as an advocate for customers with repeat issues by engaging the right department and people within WM. o Communicates concise and accurate information.
• Listens for and identifies opportunities to cross sell additional products and services.
• Establishes customer accounts by negotiating and documenting service type, pricing, billing, and other required information.
• Supports other service lines when required.
• Attempts to retain customers who call to cancel services by probing for cancellation reasons and offering alternatives.
• Meets or exceeds service and operational standards established for the call center, including attendance, adherence, quality, productivity, safety, and timeliness goals.
• Completes cross training with Operations, Sales, and Billing.
• Interacts with WM Customers via Multi-Channel Customer Service, which may be a combination of platforms including phone, email, live chat, or self-service channels.
• Flexible scheduling and willingness to perform other tasks as required by delivery channel.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
  • 1 year of previous customer service experience (in addition to education requirement).
• Preferred Qualifications
  • specialized training

Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

“The expected salary range for this position is $15.00 - $20.00. This rangerepresents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.”

Benefits

• At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability.
• In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more.
• Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Please note that benefits may vary by site.

About WM

WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.