Job ID: 1788550
Reference Code: MI-Customer-Service Representative
Job Summary
We are seeking a dependable and customer-focused Customer Service Representative for a direct hire opportunity in Denton, TX. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys helping customers, solving problems, and working in a structured, high-volume call center environment.
As a Customer Service Representative, you will support customers with utility-related inquiries, including billing questions, payment processing, service requests, account updates, and order entry. You will receive comprehensive training, guided instruction, hands-on system support, and ongoing coaching to help you succeed.
This opportunity offers a supportive team environment, clear procedures, strong training resources, and leadership committed to helping representatives meet performance goals. Candidates who are detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and motivated to provide excellent customer care will do well in this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle a high volume of inbound customer calls while providing professional, accurate, and empathetic support.
- Assist customers with billing inquiries, payment processing, account questions, and basic billing calculations.
- Process service orders and dispatch service requests using internal systems.
- Navigate multiple systems, platforms, training materials, and knowledge resources to resolve customer issues efficiently.
- Follow established procedures while meeting quality, productivity, and performance expectations.
- De-escalate customer concerns and resolve issues independently whenever possible.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay rate: $20.20 per hour.
- Job type: Temp to Hire
- Location: Denton, TX.
- Structured 8-week training program provided.
- Company-provided equipment for remote work.
- Ongoing support, coaching, and access to knowledge resources.
- Training attendance requirement: A maximum of one pre-approved absence is allowed during training. Missing more than one day may result in removal from the assignment.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans
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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Support customers with utility-related billing, payment, account, and service inquiries.
- Process service orders, complete order entry, and perform basic billing calculations.
- Navigate multiple systems to research information, update accounts, and resolve customer issues.
- Maintain service quality and performance standards in a high-volume call center environment.
- 1 to 2 years of customer service experience preferred.
- Previous call center experience preferred.
- Strong verbal communication, active listening, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to handle high call volumes in a fast-paced customer support environment.
- Comfortable learning and navigating multiple computer systems and tools.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures accurately.
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and stay organized.
- High-speed internet and a dedicated, distraction-free workspace required.
- Reliable transportation may be required for occasional onsite needs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting utility, billing, payment, dispatch, or service order inquiries.
- Experience using knowledge bases, call center platforms, CRM systems, or internal account management tools.
- Ability to de-escalate customer concerns while maintaining professionalism and accuracy.