Helpdesk Technician

Post Date

Jul 17, 2024

Location

Birmingham,
Alabama

ZIP/Postal Code

35209
US
May 31, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Help Desk

Req #

BIR-719821

Pay Rate

$16 - $20 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

The Helpdesk Technician on the Enterprise Support Voice team will be responsible for troubleshooting issues related to desk phones for this clients commercial customers. The most common issues consist of: the customers phone isnt ringing through to the correct line, elevator/analog line issues, fax issues, call forwarding and/or call waiting issues, and more. It is preferred that this person have experience with Broadsoft/Cisco WebEx Calling platforms, VoIP, call trace/routing systems, and other related skills, but not required. Most importantly, this role requires someone passionate for customer service, patient, empathetic, self-motivated, as well as someone who holds themselves to high standards of work with a good/positive attitude. Between inbound customer calls, emails and tickets, the average volume is anywhere from 30-50 touchpoints/day. You will be remotely troubleshooting issues for customers across the Southeast while sitting remotely in one of the following office locations: Mobile/Birmingham, AL, Ridgeland, MS, or Nashville/Knoxville/Memphis/Chattanooga, TN. Technical training will take place within the first ~3 weeks upon starting in this role, so extensive knowledge with the specific tools/technology is not necessary. This is a great opportunity to get a foot in the door with a great company who will provide long-term opportunities, career advancement, continued education opportunities, and more!

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Required Skills & Experience

- 3+ years experience in a heavy customer facing/customer service environment
- Intangible skills required for this position:
o Strong communication skills and phone presence
People skills as well patient, empathetic, caring
o Ability to effectively deescalate issues
o Naturally self-motivated/disciplined
o Ability to work well and multitask in a fast-paced environment
- 1+ years experience troubleshooting desk phone issues using either Broadsoft or Cisco WebEx Calling platforms

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Experience working with ServiceNow or ADTRAN AOE (Advanced Operational Environment)
- Experience in a customer service/call center within the Telecommunications industry

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.