** Applicant POOL ** Customer Service Clerk (ncl47) - Maui

Customer Service Clerk (NCL47) - Maui

Hawaiian Electric is currently establishing an external applicant pool, from which qualified applicants may be considered for a full-time Customer Service Clerk position on Maui. This position requires successfully passing an aptitude and skills test - additional information will be provided after applications are reviewed. Current employees would not be considered for this external applicant pool but may apply to an internally posted job requisition when a vacancy becomes available.

Performs customer service clerical work; operates Company-wide telephone system.

Essential Functions:

• Researches customer accounts regarding billing amounts, payments, adjustments, etc; provides routine information to customers; writes up bill inquiries received.
• Tabulates and reconciles payments being made to banks; identifies payments with incomplete customer information, and prepares cash summary sheets.
• Performs cash processing duties as assigned; applies payments to customer accounts, and prepares checks for deposit to banks.
• Prepares and processes routine service order changes such as telephone numbers, mailing address, etc.
• Assists in receiving payments from customers over the counter; grants routine credit extensions.
• Sorts and distributes bills, computer reports, etc.
• Receives and routes incoming phone calls, places long distance calls; reports trouble to telephone company; keeps records for telephone billing purposes. When not operating the telephone switchboard, performs customer service duties such as posting of data; gathering, tabulating; checking and assembling of information; typing; filing; etc.
• Operates computer terminal to input, change, delete, and retrieve information form source document. Provides routine information to customers.
• Relieves and/or substitutes for other clerical personnel in the department.

Other Responsibilities:

• Performs similar and incidental duties as required.
• Assume an emergency management role, as assigned, and perform specific assignments or functions, as needed, in an event of an emergency, not to include routine trouble calls/callouts.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must pass the Edison Electric Institute Support & Administrative Selection System (SASS).
• Must pass the SRA Oral & Written Directions Test.
• Must have or be able to complete customer focus training such as phone etiquette, effective listening, etc.
• Ability to type a minimum of 45 w.p.m. (to be determined by company administered test).
• Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver's license. Must meet the standards for driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Driving Positions policy. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety objectives.
• Must be able to lift, carry, stack, and otherwise handle as may be required, loads of mail and packages, cartons of paper, cards, and other stationery materials weighing up to 65 pounds.
• Must have at least one (1) year of general office and clerical experience.

Role: Non-Exempt

Number of Vacancies: 1

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday

Work Hours: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Kahului – Maui

Wage: $22.85

About Hawaiian Electric Companies

Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs.

The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come.