Phone Customer Service & Bus Tracking Representative
Job Description:
Phone Customer Service & Bus Tracking Representative
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Part-Time
Industry: Student Transportation / School Bus Services
Working Hours: U.S. Eastern Time (ET)
About the Role
We are looking for a reliable and customer-focused Phone Customer Service & Bus Tracking Representative to assist parents with questions regarding their child's school bus.
Parents will call to request real-time bus tracking and ETA information, including when the bus is expected to arrive for pick-up or drop-off. The successful candidate will be trained on the company's tracking system and will be responsible for providing accurate and professional information over the phone.
Key Responsibilities
- Answer incoming calls from parents regarding school bus services.
- Use the company's bus tracking system to locate buses and provide accurate ETA information.
- Provide parents with expected pick-up and drop-off times.
- Monitor bus locations and provide real-time updates when requested.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with parents, especially when buses are delayed.
- Accurately record relevant calls and information.
- Escalate issues or concerns when necessary.
- Follow company procedures and maintain a high level of customer service.
- Become confident and efficient in using the company's tracking system.
Requirements
- Previous customer service or call-handling experience preferred.
- Excellent spoken English and communication skills.
- Comfortable speaking with parents and handling questions professionally.
- Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software quickly.
- Ability to work accurately under pressure.
- Reliable, punctual, and dependable.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
- Previous experience in transportation, dispatch, school buses, logistics, or tracking systems is an advantage but not required.
Working Hours – U.S. Eastern Time (ET)
Monday – Thursday
- 6:45 AM – 10:30 AM
- 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Friday
- 6:45 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday
- 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Important: Candidates must be available to work according to U.S. Eastern Time (ET), including the required Sunday shifts.
Full training will be provided on the company's bus tracking system.