Customer Service Representative

GFL Environmental; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Health insurance

HSA with company match

401(k) with match

EAP

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a Customer Service Representative in Garner, NC. You will be the primary contact for customers, handling inquiries, processing accounts, and supporting route logistics to ensure smooth service delivery.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of customer service experience and strong communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Tower. This on-site role offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within a team dedicated to environmental

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of customer service or call center experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Tower database software.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service via phone, email, and web requests with enthusiasm and professionalism.
• Receive, research, and resolve customer questions and service inquiries within guidelines.
• Coordinate with drivers, route supervisors, and sales teams to resolve missed stops and schedule pickups.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tower

Job description

Customer Service Representative Location: Garner, NC Job Type: Full-Time At GFL Environmental, green isn’t just our color—it’s our mission. As a leader in environmental services, we keep communities clean, safe, and sustainable. But behind every route completed and customer served is a stellar team making it happen. That’s where you come in!

What’s In It For You? (Perks & Benefits)

We take care of the people who keep our business moving. Here is what you can expect when you join the GFL team:

• Time to Recharge: 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options to keep you and your family covered.
• Healthcare Flexibility: 4 medical plan options, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) with an employer contribution & match program.
• Financial Future: 401(k) retirement plan with a competitive employer match.
• Well-being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring free counseling and personal support services.
• Career Growth: Ongoing training, clear career progression pathways, and a supportive team culture.

About the Role

As a Customer Service Representative, you are the voice of GFL. You’ll be the primary point of contact for our customers, driving satisfaction by resolving inquiries, supporting route logistics, and ensuring seamless service delivery. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love problem-solving, and enjoy helping people every day, you’ll fit right in!

Key Responsibilities

• Customer First: Deliver exceptional customer service via phone, email, and web requests with enthusiasm and professionalism.
• Problem Solver: Receive, research, and resolve customer questions, account updates, and service inquiries within established guidelines.
• Team Communicator: Coordinate directly with drivers, route supervisors, and sales teams to resolve missed stops, schedule special pick-ups, and keep daily operations running smoothly.
• Account & Data Management: Set up new residential and commercial accounts, process customer payments, run credit checks, and update account details accurately in our billing system (Tower).
• Work Order Processing: Generate call-in work orders for drivers, manage daily call-in logs, and ensure timely documentation of all customer interactions.
• Quality Assurance: Assist with contract management, scanning agreement files, and ensuring full compliance with local, federal, and internal company policies.
• Office Support: Keep the customer service area welcoming and orderly, greeting visitors and occasionally backing up office administrative tasks.

What You Bring to the Team

• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience: 1-2 years of customer service or call center experience.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a knack for positive, clear interaction over the phone and via email.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and comfortable learning specialized database software (Tower).
• Adaptability: Ability to stay calm under pressure, prioritize tasks, and problem-solve in a fast-paced setting.
• Attention to Detail: Solid organizational, data entry, and record-keeping skills.

Work Environment & Demands

Setting: Indoor office environment (~95% of time) with a moderate noise level.

Physical Requirements: Standard office environment tasks, including sitting, standing, using standard computer software and communicating over telephone headsets.

Current GFL Employees

If you are an existing GFL employee and would like to search and apply to current job openings, please visit the internal GFL Jobs Hub.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [e-mail]

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date. This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.

At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people. So, we're glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form "Team Green" - united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that’s on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations - Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services - Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.