Part Time CSR-Call Center Representative

Capital District Transportation Authority-CDTA; West Albany (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Pension plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Capital District Transportation Authority-CDTA is seeking a Part Time CSR-Call Center Representative in Albany, NY. You will handle inbound calls, answer questions about CDTA services, fares, and schedules, and assist with paratransit reservations.

Responsibilities include recording feedback, verifying trip information, and transferring calls as needed. Strong customer service, map-reading ability, and use of Microsoft Office are required; bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one year in a customer service role; call center experience preferred.
• Familiar with Capital District area and able to read/use maps.
• Able to multitask and use multiple software programs.
• Excellent communication and de-escalation skills; able to assist seniors and individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Answer all incoming calls and provide accurate information about CDTA services, fares, and programs.
• Process paratransit reservations and trip requests with attention to detail.
• Record feedback in the HASTUS Customer Comment database.
• Follow procedures for verifying trip information before saving records.
• Transfer calls to appropriate departments as needed and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Phone etiquette

Map reading

Microsoft Office

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

HASTUS

CDTA Call Center software

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Part Time CSR-Call Center Representative (Albany, NY)

CDTA is now accepting applications for Part Time CSR-Call Center Representative. The Part Time CSR reports to the Call Center Manager and is responsible for answering all incoming phone calls that come through to the Call Center. This position will be responsible for answering all questions regarding CDTA services, products, and schedules, as well as accommodate individuals making paratransit reservations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate a multiline phone system to answer all incoming phone calls and provide accurate information regarding all CDTA services, fares, and programs.
• Provide excellent customer services by using proper phone etiquette, and appropriate greeting and closing statements.
• Comply with operating policies and procedures as stated in the CDTA Handbook as well as the Call Center Operations Manual.
• Utilize trip planning and other available software to provide accurate information.
• Record all comments customers wish to file using the HASTUS Customer Comment database, this includes compliments and complaints.
• Receive reservation requests using multiple different software programs. Follow procedures for verifying trip information before saving record.
• Process all trip cancelations.
• Maintain confidentiality and abide by all HIPPA requirements pertaining to consumers information.
• Transfer calls to appropriate departments
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Exceptional customer service skills with a minimum of one year experience in a customer service role. Call center experience preferred.
• Must be familiar with the Capital District and be able to read and process information on a map.
• Ability to multitask, navigate, and successfully use Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel Outlook, many different types of specific software programs, as well as internet-based programs.
• Ability to learn and operate multiple computer software programs.
• Excellent communication with the ability to deescalate angry customers and work with individuals with disabilities and seniors.
• Bilingual highly desirable.
• Must be able to work Monday through Friday 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Salary Range

Grade C4-$22.26/hour (Top Rate)

Benefits

CDTA offers medical, dental and vision coverage along with a pension plan, life insurance coverage and paid time off.

EEO Statement

At CDTA, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees with regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CDTA believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.