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Customer Service Representative

Waste Connections
River, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 10/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2026
Hood River Garbage, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a high energy & positive minded Customer Service Representative to work in our call center in Hood River, Oregon.

Schedule is Monday-Friday

Shift is 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with an hour lunch break and two scheduled 15-minute breaks.

Starting wage is $23.06/hour with an increase to $24.56 after 6-months of employment pending a positive performance review.

Additional opportunities for monthly performance based incentives. Previous waste experience is a huge plus!

Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work in conjunction with other departments to resolve customer disputes & demonstrate the ability to become proficient in the use of proprietary operational systems.
  • Interviews customers and records interview information into computer for customer service, talks with customers by phone and in person, to receive orders for installation, turn on, discontinuance, or change in service.
  • Fills out contract forms, determines charges for service requested, collects deposits, prepares change of address records and issues discontinuance orders.
  • Demonstrate effective use of software applications, at a minimum MS Word and Excel proficient.
  • Delivers services to customers in a manner that promotes goodwill. Interacts with customers and Waste Connections employees to determine service requirements and resolve problems or complaints in a courteous manner.
  • Work in a fast paced, cooperative, high call volume environment with very detailed expectations.
  • Solicit sale of new or additional services.
  • Assist in other areas as needed.

Minimum Job Requirements

  • Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Minimum typing speed of 35 WPM Required.
  • 2 years of Customer Service experience in a high call volume atmosphere.
  • Experience with MS Word, Excel, and Email preferred.
  • Accurate Typing and 10-key skills are required.
  • Excellent organization and communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems. Gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com.

Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future". A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/benefits

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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