Customer Service Assistant - Continental Shift

Bison's Customer Service division offers safety, reliability and exceptional customer service ensuring on-time pickup and delivery of shipments.

The Customer Service Assistant (CSA) is responsible for performing duties dealing with the day‑to‑day coordination of freight and truck movement in a particular region. In supporting their regional team, the CSA will have routine customer contact and be able to execute detailed and administrative work. The successful candidate is required to learn new computer programs and systems applications along with gaining a working knowledge of the industry, Bison's network, new terminology and a detailed knowledge of North American geography.

• Accountable to enter designated orders for the assigned region, confirming all details are updated and the orders are complete for dispatch with all necessary information.
• Updating customers on status of shipments as requested and producing and distributing regular reports of status for selected accounts.
• Ensuring shipping and delivery appointments are secured and updated in the system with a prescribed lead time.
• Building relationships with shippers and consignees to manage appointment scheduling that meets the needs of the customer and Bison's operation.
• Handling customer inquiries off the general queue in a pleasant and efficient manner.

• Prior transportation and/or logistics experience is an asset.
• Sound analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proven communication and time‑management skills.
• Proven ability to provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Ability to communicate both in‑person and over the phone.
• High attention to detail and integrity with data collection and order entry.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented environment.
• Strong customer‑service and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong ability to adapt to varying situations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask, manage multiple accounts, competing priorities and meet timelines.

This job is classified under NOC Code: 64409

This shift is subject to a Continental Shift. Hours of work are 06:00 - 18:00 MST.

• Thrive in a supportive team that provides coaching and training to help develop your skills and progress your career.
• Dispersed work environments that promote a healthy work‑life balance.
• Meaningful and impactful work and projects with an essential service provider.
• Join our engaging Wellness Program & extracurricular sports teams.

• Celebrating over 50 years in business.
• Active in giving back through corporate social responsibility and charitable giving.
• Committed to environmental sustainability.

Bison Transport is committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.

Entry level

Full-time

Other

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad