Service Support Representative

Overview

Why Join Altec?

The preferred locations for this hire are St. Joseph, MO and Birmingham, AL. The Altec Service Group has service centers and an extensive fleet of mobile service vehicles and technicians across the United States and Canada. This position provides excellent customer support and satisfaction within Service Support areas:
Administrative, Inventory, Parts, and Estimating. It Responds to customer inquiries and resolves customer issues and provides updates to the Team Lead for internal teams on customer needs that contribute to customer satisfaction.

• 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 opening and closing of Service Requests.
• Resolves problems with strong analytical and administrative abilities.
• Represents Team Altec effectively; communicates customer needs/requests within Service’s scope to the appropriate Altec entity or external customer.

Note:

If the selected candidate meets qualifications for a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Two years of experience in an industry-related field or in a similar job function (e.g., Customer Service with manufactured products or product services; Material Support or inventory control for manufactured products; or Service Writing in a dealership)

Or

• Bachelor’s Degree and one year of experience in an industry-related field preferred (as above)
• Hydraulic or mechanical background preferred
• 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

• 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.