Call Center Specialist at Swift Transportation

Call Center Specialist 

***POSITION LOCATED IN PHOENIX, AZ***
HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE AFTER TRAINING PERIOD AND BASED ON PERFORMANCE  

Schedule: 8:00 am- 4:30pm with Monday and Tuesday off

• The Job: Call Center Specialist (much like AAA for cars…no mechanical experience needed)
• The Pay: $21 per hour ($31.50 per hour when on OT)
• The Location: 2200 S. 75th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85043 (near the intersection of Lower Buckeye and S. 75th Ave)

What we offer our Call Center Specialist:    

• 401(K) Company Match 
• Overtime Eligible
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance, Health and Dependent FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Discounts
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Immediate holiday pay
• Continual hands-on training

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Our Breakdown Specialist is responsible for resolving equipment issues with drivers and vendors when breakdowns occur. They're required to make safe, cost-effective decisions that get our equipment back up and running in a timely manner    

Job Responsibilities: What you will do

Answer all Advanced Contact Team (ACT) department inbound calls including vendor, breakdown, fuel, lumper, etc.; gather and document available pertinent information to initiate/create a claim or repair order, as well as notify appropriate response personnel. Facilitate necessary repair of equipment during breakdown and accident repair cycles; obtain maximum equipment utilization to minimize overall costs.    

• Assist callers in the equipment troubleshooting process, ensuring timely repairs; respond to incoming phone calls and QualComm messages, owner-operators and lease owner-operators with breakdown repairs, accidents and claims. Facilitate repair creation accordingly.
• Assess each situation independently and take action accordingly; make effective decisions by gathering sufficient data, documenting clearly, making calls and asking questions when necessary.
• Negotiate directly, all costs incurred during accidents and equipment breakdown to locate and hire the best-qualified vendor in the best interest of the company; authorize repairs within appropriate level of authority.
• Investigate and recover all warranties possible during the vendor selection and outside repair process.
• Ensure minimum down time and maximum equipment utilization during the equipment repair/storage cycle; report all down units to the appropriate OE for down time and case number.
• Control payments issued through purchase order, advance funds to Com-Data fuel card, Pinnacle, MVP Preferred, Fleet charge accounts and virtual Master card.
• Act as liaison for internal communications between designated department personnel and leadership representatives, as well as field investigators in serious accidents, injuries, cargo losses and breakdowns.
• Meet all department Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) as indicated by leadership team.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner which facilitates the success of business operations in order to meet company demands and expectations.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership including additional ACT responsibilities such as Warranty Box, Ven-Invoice, spreadsheets and Macros 55 and 40.

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Qualifications: What you need to bring    

• Customer service experience required. call center experience preferred; mechanical experience a plus.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Intermediate computer literacy and ability to type 25 words per minute; exceptional customer service and communication skills; ability to multitask and handle high call volume; ability to work scheduled shift with flexibility to cover other shifts.

What we offer:    

• Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience.
• Potential bonus pay based on company performance.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:
  • 401(K)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.