Customer Service Representative

mtminc; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance Plans

Dental and Vision Plans

401(k) with a company match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Perks Discount Program

Leadership Mentoring Opportunities

Job summary

MTM Transit in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Customer Service Representative to handle inbound calls, verify eligibility, and coordinate non-emergent transportation. You’ll join a frontline team supporting Kern Transit with a focus on service quality and patient communication.

The role offers paid training, benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in customer service, strong communication skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year customer service experience.
• Previous experience working in a customer service call center, preferred

Responsibilities

• Participate in an extensive paid training program encompassing areas of customer service, computer applications, policy and procedure.
• Manage inbound calls from our members to verify eligibility and coordinate non-emergent transportation utilizing company systems.
• Listen and obtain information from callers in a professional, systematic and organized manner.
• Acquire and maintain in-depth knowledge of, and adhere to, established Protocols and Procedures.
• Assume responsibility for self-development and career progression.
• Maintain flexibility in efforts to provide quality service to our members and help achieve business and operational goals.
• Maintain acceptable abandoned call rates, average handle time, productivity percentage, and attendance; as outlined by company standards.
• May be required to work weekends and/or holidays, as needed.
• Maintain confidential information standards within a fast paced environment.
• Relate to a diversity of requests.
• Identify with customer needs and circumstances.
• Tactfully question and obtain necessary information.
• Recognize, handle and refer situations of an emergent nature

Skills

Communication skills

Phone skills

Confidentiality

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Make a Difference

At MTM Transit, you're not just part of a team—you're at the heart of a movement to remove community barriers nationwide. We're all about breaking the mold with bold ideas, open conversations, and a relentless focus on what matters most: you. Here, collaboration sparks breakthroughs, learning fuels growth, and every voice shapes our future. Together, we thrive, push our limits, and work as team to help you reach your full potential.

What will your job look like?

The Customer Service Representative (CSR) handles incoming calls received via an automated call distribution (ACD) system, regarding scheduling of non-emergent transportation and all other details of customer trips. The CSR is the front-line representative of the Company.

Service: Kern Transit

Location: Bakersfield, CA

Starting Pay Rate: $19.89

What You'll Do (Essential Functions)

• Participate in an extensive paid training program encompassing areas of customer service, computer applications, policy and procedure
• Manage inbound calls from our members to verify eligibility and coordinate non-emergent transportation utilizing company systems
• Listen and obtain information from callers in a professional, systematic and organized manner
• Acquire and maintain in-depth knowledge of, and adhere to, established Protocols and Procedures
• Assume responsibility for self-development and career progression
• Maintain flexibility in efforts to provide quality service to our members and help achieve business and operational goals
• Maintain acceptable abandoned call rates, average handle time, productivity percentage, and attendance; as outlined by company standards
• May be required to work weekends and/or holidays, as needed
• Maintain confidential information standards within a fast paced environment
• Relate to a diversity of requests
• Identify with customer needs and circumstances
• Tactfully question and obtain necessary information
• Recognize, handle and refer situations of an emergent nature

What We're Looking For (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Knowledge Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word
• Exemplary communication and phone skills
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
• Regular attendance is required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• 1 year Customer service experience
• Previous experience working in a customer service call center, preferred

What's in it for you

• Health and Life Insurance Plans
• Dental and Vision Plans
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Perks Discount Program
• Leadership Mentoring Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer: MTM Transit is an equal opportunity employer. MTM Transit considers qualified candidates with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, State, and Federal law. If you are in need of accommodations, please contact MTM Transit's People & Culture.

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