Customer Service Representative

The York Water Company; York, Northern (York County, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The York Water Company is seeking a customer service representative to support residential, commercial, and industrial customers in York County, PA. You will handle inquiries, payments, and account changes, and help resolve billing disputes with a courteous, accurate approach.

Ideal candidates have at least two years in call center or customer service roles, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems. Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of inbound/outbound call center or customer service experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer inquiries, complaints, and requests per tariff and company policies.
• Assist with payments, service changes, and order processing for new or existing accounts.
• Resolve billing disputes and communicate resolutions to customers.
• Maintain accurate customer records and update data as needed.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure timely and courteous service.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Customer service

Bilingual (Spanish) - preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Support the organization’s customer-focused mission by interacting with customers; residential, commercial, and industrial, addressing inquiries, processing payments, resolving complaints, and answering customer questions with respect to their water/wastewater service accounts.

Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide prompt and courteous service to all customers of the Company by processing customer inquiries, complaints, and requests within the scope of the Company’s tariff, policies, procedures, and regulations of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PA PUC).
• Communicate with customers via email, telephone, online, or in-person concerning payment, service terminations for non-payment, billing dispute resolution, orders for new service, turn off/on discontinuance, or change in service.
• Receive and make contact with customers regarding their water/wastewater account(s) including but not limited to: processing requests for service and termination/transfer of service, answering questions, referring to customer assistance programs, processing payments, making payment arrangements on delinquent accounts, review usage and payment history, update customer data, and all other general utility service questions that may arise.
• Prepare, maintain, and process documents necessary for new service, transfer of ownership, turn off/on, complaints, etc.
• Maintain customer accounts and records of customer interactions with details of inquiries, complaints, and/or comments.
• Prepare payment agreements and pursue collection activity for delinquent customers in accordance with PA PUC regulations and Company policies and procedures.
• Prepare and/or review termination orders for varied situations in accordance with PA PUC regulations and Company policies and procedures.
• Prepare customer correspondence as necessary and assigned by management.
• Possess a working knowledge of PA PUC regulations and the Company’s tariff.
• Field customer questions and complaints; when the issue is beyond the representative’s knowledge, forward to the appropriate specialist or other appropriate staff.
• Collaborate and coordinate with other functional areas to ensure prompt, courteous, and appropriate resolution of inquiries and/or complaints.
• Consistently demonstrate positive and professional behavior with all individuals contacted on behalf of the Company, including fellow employees.

Qualification Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of inbound/outbound call center, customer service, or related business experience.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong comprehension and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient use of standard office equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite products and ERP systems and the ability to learn new software.
• Bilingual (Spanish) skills preferred but not required.

Physical Demands

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The employee must regularly be able to work under stress and work additional hours as necessary.
• Required to sit for extended periods of time.
• Required to sit, stand, and walk; occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and ascend and descend stairs.
• Required to reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly lift/move up to 15 lbs.
• Required to talk, hear, and see. Vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and ability to differentiate between colors.
• Ability to wear telephone headset/earpiece.
• Dexterity is mandatory as this job requires frequent use of hands and fingers, including keystrokes on computer keyboard and calculator.
• Ability to travel between company facilities if necessary.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The position primarily works in an office environment, seated at a desk for extended periods of time.
• Frequent and ongoing interaction with customers and other employees.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This is a Collective Bargaining Unit position