Service Support Representative I - Military Veterans
at Altec
Why Join Altec?
The Altec Service Group has service centers and an extensive fleet of mobile service vehicles and technicians across the United States and Canada. This critical position is responsible for providing excellent customer support and satisfaction within the Service Support areas: Administrative, Inventory, Parts, and Estimating. Responds to customer inquiries and resolves customer issues. Provides updates to Team Lead for internal teams on customer needs that contribute to the customer satisfaction.
The position is open to all Altec locations, with preference in Portland, Oregon.
Shift Hours:
Monday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00/ 7:00 p.m. pacific
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00/ 7:00 p.m. pacific
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00/ 7:00 p.m. pacific
Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00/ 7:00 p.m. pacific
Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00/ 7:00 p.m. pacific
Responsibilities that Represent the Position
Major Responsibilities
- Creates accurate and timely repair orders.
- Confers with customers, supervisors, and vendors to address questions, problems, or requests for service or equipment.
- Performs specific customer requirements for the opening and closing of Service Requests.
- Resolves problems with strong analytical and administrative abilities.
- Effectively represents Team Altec; Communicates any customer needs/requests within Service’s scope to the appropriate Altec entity or External customer.
Education, Experience, and Skills Required
Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.
- High School Diploma or GED required and
- Two years of experience in industry-related field required (i.e., Customer Service with manufactured products or product services; Material Support or inventory control for manufactured products; or Service Writing in a dealership) or in a similar job function
Or
- Bachelor’s Degree and
- One year of experience in industry-related field preferred (i.e., Customer Service with manufactured products or product services; Material Support or inventory control for manufactured products; or Service Writing in a dealership) or in a similar job function
- Hydraulic or mechanical background preferred
- Must have demonstrated experience of providing high levels of customer support
- Strong Computer Skills, especially in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
- Demonstrated Problem Solving Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Solid team player with a collaborative nature
- Ability to multitask and handle multiple transactions
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Other Position Specifications
- Demonstrated record of responsibility
- Extremely detail oriented
- Customer Service Oriented
- Motivated, goal oriented and persistent
- Maintain Company confidentiality
- Must handle stress and deadlines well
- Participate in Continuous Improvement Initiatives
- Travel 0-25%
In addition, experience in an Administrative Support role is preferred.
Altec is a manufacturing company, Made in America. Altec associates are empowered to build products that make a difference for our customers, communities, and industry. Founded in 1929, we work to add value to the electric utility, telecom, contractor, lights and signs, and tree care markets. Altec products and services can be found across the U.S. and in over 100 countries around the world.
Altec’s Values (alphabetical): Customer First - Enjoyment of Work - Family - Financial Stability - Integrity - People are our Greatest Strength - Quality - Spiritual Development - Teamwork
Competitive pay which rewards performance
Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Program - Retirement 401(k) Program - Vacation and Holidays - Flexible Spending Accounts - Tuition Assistance Program - Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program - Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.
Portland, OR
Altec is more than just another company. We’re a team that believes in family and the value of hard work, and we pride ourselves on helping associates build lasting careers. Altec is a custom manufacturer and our associates are challenged every day to build new solutions to make our customers' jobs easier, whether that’s keeping the lights on, trimming trees or lifting building materials to new heights.
Altec is a leading provider of products and services to the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, lights and signs, and contractor markets. We deliver products and services in more than 100 countries throughout the world.
The history, tradition and culture of Altec are founded on our values:
- Customer first
- Enjoyment of work
- Family
- Financial stability
- Integrity
- People are our greatest strength
- Quality
- Spiritual development
- Teamwork
The typical Altec team member is hands-on, driven, high energy and creative, much like our U.S. Military and their families. That's why we have made it our mission to bring more veterans and military spouses onto our team!
Apply today! We value your background and understand your resume. Let us help you transfer those skills to a civilian career you can be proud of and grow in.