Associate Customer Service Representative (WA)

Washington Water Service

Job Description:

California Water Service Group (Cal Water) invites you to build a meaningful career with the third largest publicly traded water utility in the United States. Guided by our mission to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the customers, communities, and employees we serve. Our culture is grounded in core values—integrity, quality, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship—and is reflected in our recognition as a Top Workplace®, a Great Place to Work®, and a J.D. Power leader in customer satisfaction for multiple years. Join Cal Water and be part of a purpose driven organization where your work makes a lasting impact.

Summary
The Associate Customer Service Representative provides proficient, high-quality attention and assistance to new and existing customers. The work is performed under direct supervision and requires exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. This position is located in Puyallup, WA.

This position is Monday - Friday, 11:00 am - 7:30 pm or 10:00 am - 6:30 pm, based on daylight savings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Accurately balance and complete a daily cash report
• Takes customer orders and provides high-quality customer service as necessary
• Assists customers in person and by phone, addressing questions regarding billing, payments, conservation, and water quality
• Enters data into the computer as required with speed and accuracy
• Performs a variety of routine clerical work, including filing, scanning, and collections, processing payments, scheduling appointments, and compiling reports
• Operates standard office equipment, including word processing equipment as assigned; may perform duties on computer spreadsheet programs
• Performs major cashiering duties, including taking payments in person, processing credit card payments, balances individual cash drawers, and prepares bank deposits
• Edits meter reading, writes and resolves service orders, folds, and stuffs bills as requested
• Updates customer accounts as needed
• Corresponds with customers regarding metered billing status
• Scans and saves service orders files customer and system service orders
• Participates in the Company's Continuous Improvement Process
• Performs work on-site in the assigned office location
• Performs other similar duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Account skills for compiling adjustments and completing deposits
• Fast and accurate data entry skills
• Proficient with Outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proficiency required in handling and balancing cash
• Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Knowledge of office methods and equipment, including filing systems
• Knowledge of principles and practices of customer service
• Ability to operate a personal computer and other office equipment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks accurately and with good humor
• Ability to take initiative to address and resolve problems

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Five years of customer service experience in an administrative or clerical capacity
• Excellent customer service skills with a pleasant and professional manner
• Must be available to work extended hours as required for customer needs
• Valid State Driver's License

THIS POSITION IS 100% IN OFFICE, THERE IS NO OPTION FOR REMOTE WORK.

Salary Range: $22.50 - $28.75

Deadline to submit resume is OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity.  California Water Service, Hawai'i Water Service, New Mexico Water Service, Texas Water Service, and Washington Water Service do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class.  The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.