Telephone Activation Specialist I - Located in Chillicothe, IL

Telephone Activation Specialist I - Located in Chillicothe, IL

Located in Chillicothe, IL

Position: Telephone Activation Specialist I

Who we are:

Since 1995, Mediacom Communications has become a coast-to-coast presence with operations in 22 states and a team exceeding 4,000 people with the mission of bridging the digital divide between America's major cities and America's smaller regions. The services we offer-faster, more reliable internet service; expanded, free digital and HD TV choices; and superior technology in home security and phone service-are a direct result of our powerful culture of growth and innovation.

As we continue to grow, so do our career opportunities. We aim to be at the forefront in delivering easy-to-use, high-tech entertainment, communications, and internet products to the communities we serve. To achieve this, Mediacom Communications seeks talented professionals to partner with us in meeting these challenges and realizing what we can imagine. Take that next step toward your future and join our growing team!

Position Overview:

The Telephone Activation Specialist is responsible for reviewing, processing and resolving all forms of order fallout that may create an error or jeopardize a scheduled installation.

Company Benefits:

Along with that rewarding feeling, you'll be given the Power to Succeed in your career while enjoying ongoing training and a generous benefits package designed to be flexible and relevant to your needs. You'll find all sorts of advantages to joining the Mediacom team including:

• Paid on the job training and opportunity to promote!
• Company Provided Equipment!
• Hybrid schedule! The first 90 days will be on-site in the office as Mediacom provides the training for your new role. After successful completion of training, the schedule will be 3 weeks work from home, 1 week on-site in the office.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance!
• Paid vacation, holidays and flex paid time off!
• 401K with generous company match!
• Shift differential pay increase for evening shifts!
• Employee discounts on Mediacom services, where available. In areas where Mediacom services are not available, a reimbursement of internet/cable services are provided !
• Education Enrichment up to $5,000 per year for qualified employees!
• Employee Wellness Program!

Position Responsibilities:

• Answer inbound telephone calls.
• Audit SODI tasks to ensure order completion.
• Review past due orders and attempting to reschedule.
• Examine fallout from equipment fulfillment including order entry and shipping dates, including pre-provisioning TIVO devices for next day installations
• Audit rejected telephone orders and place outbound calls when necessary to inform customers of issues and work toward resolving them.
• Audit and assist customers through Third Party Verification, required on every order in which a customer elects to keep an existing telephone number.
• Audit and repair telephone orders that failed to build to telephone switch.
• Monitor orders in real time for errors with porting numbers, held orders, or failed telephone activations.
• Fallout caused by improper entry or systematic issues.
• Audit all transfers of service keyed with telephone product for accuracy

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred - Up to 1 year of previous Customer Service experience
• Customer-oriented mentality.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Effective listening skills with high level of empathy.
• Effective verbal communication skills, including grammar and tone.
• Strong ability to ask relevant questions to identify customer needs/concerns.
• Ability to remain calm and confident while managing confrontation and rejection.
• Self-motivator - upbeat and with a high energy level.
• Strong work ethic; team-oriented attitude.

Get to know us: Mediacom Communications is known by our Mediacom brands, including: Xtream TV, Phone and Internet, Xtream Xpert, Xtream Wifi360Pro, Xtream Hotspots, Mediacom Bolt, Mediacom Digital Home, Mediacom Business and OnMedia. When you join Mediacom, you are joining a powerful team of more than 4,000 individuals working together to serve more than 1.55 million customers in 22 states and connecting them to what matters most.

Our Awards: Mediacom is proud to have received the following recognitions: 2023 Best Managed Companies, 2022 Best Managed Companies, 2021 Best Managed Companies, 2019 Best Company for Women to Work, 2017 Best Company for People of Color and Women to Work, Content & Connectivity Human Resources (C2HR)'s 2021 Social Impact Award.

Who you are matters here: Mediacom Communications is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants for employment. Mediacom Communications prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, marital status, status as a parent, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, reprisal for participation in protected EEO activity, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. These protections extend to all employment policies, practices, and actions, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring; job assignments; performance management; rewards; promotions; training and development; reassignments; discipline; and separations.

Disclaimer: When making a job offer, we consider several factors in our determination, such as years of related work experience; relevant skills and qualifications; education level; and certifications/licenses.

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