Bilingual e-Live Verification Phone Agent- French

Location:

*Must be fluent in French and English*

Part-Time Live Verify Agents work with customers who opt to rent with U-Haul using our Truck Share 24/7 program. Customers process their rental and dispatch through the U-Haul app on their smart phone. Live Verification Agents review the customer's information and are responsible for ensuring that everything meets the required standards to rent before approving the rental dispatch. This position requires receiving inbound calls and making outbound calls and interacting with the customer via chat to explain and/or obtain the required information to rent. At the same time you will be helping multiple customers digitally or via chat.

Must be included in your application in order to be considered:

• Screenshot of your results for the Computer Specs test.

• It is IMPERATIVE that you carefully read and follow the details and instructions listed regarding the tech requirements.

Rate of pay: $16/hr

(Note: Hourly base pay rate may be higher, depending on state or local minimum wage laws.)   

Schedules:

Current business needs are for the following shifts in Arizona time:

• Monday-Sunday: 12:00am-11:00am

• Monday-Tuesday: 10:00am-11:00pm (preferred work days)

• Wednesday-Thursday: 5:00am-11:00pm

• Friday: 4:00am-11:00pm

• Saturday-Sunday: 4:00pm-11:00pm

• No current overnight needs.

• Must be available Saturday and Sunday, plus 3 additional weekdays

• You must be available to work holidays.  

• 25 hours of availability per week

Part-Time Benefits include:

• Medical Reimbursement Indemnity Plan, Rx Savings Plus Discount Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan.

Essential Functions:

• Claim sessions for customers doing business with us via Truck Share 24/7.

• Review each session for accuracy while answering any questions the customer may have.

• Determine the proper course of action utilizing instructional materials reviewed.

• Make outbound calls for verification of alternate contacts.

• Communicate with the customer via phone or chat in an efficient and courteous manner.

• Ensure compliance with the U-Haul policies in order to retain customer loyalty and prevent the re-occurrence of objections.

• Review telephone, mail, and internet procedures for each communication received and respond a reply to each assigned customer with a specific time frame.

• Listen to customer concerns, documenting them and resolving when able.

Requirements:

• Good listening, verbal, and written communication skills in both English and French.

• Inbound call/phone experience (high volume highly preferred).

• Excellent customer service skills.

• 1 year of customer service experience. (via phone highly preferred)

• Technically savvy preferred.

• Logic and reasoning skills.

• Facial recognition skills.                          

• Proficiency, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to multitask and assist multiple customers at one time (online sessions).

• Once trained for phones agents will be required to simultaneously assist customers online and on inbound phone calls.

• ​Good time management skills.

• Reasonable and predictable attendance.

• You must be available to work holidays.   

This Job Might Be For You If:

• You enjoy helping people, have an outgoing personality and have a customer focused attitude.

• You thrive in a fast-paced environment with a focus on quality and attention to detail.

• You live for a challenge, are goal oriented, be willing to learn different systems, and easily navigate between multiple screens.

• You communicate efficiently through an instant messaging program.

• You can work independently delivering practical solutions and you thrive in a collaborative team environment.

Training / Education:

• One week of training is instructor led with accelerated classroom education and hands-on education in small groups. After initial education, you will be working independently with additional continued education courses, counseling and coaching from the leadership team.

The following is required to work from home:

• You must have a quiet, private work area.

• Dependent and child-care arrangements must be made as if you were working at a U-Haul site.

• All work duties including education must be performed at your home address.

• If you want to switch or substitute computers at any time, manager approval is required in advance.

The following technical requirements must be met to work from home:

• Have a wired USB headset with a microphone - adapters are not acceptable.

• Have a web cam for use interacting with your manager. Not for use with customers. Webcam on laptop is acceptable.

• Have minimum Internet speed requirements: 10MB down / 5MB up.

• • Check your Internet speed at http://uhaul.speedtestcustom.com/.

  • Be sure to click the dropdown menu below the GO button and choose any server in Phoenix, AZ.

• Windows or Mac OS allowed;

• • If Windows then Windows 11 is required.

  • If Mac then MacOS 13 Ventura or newer is required.

• Minimum RAM requirements: 8GB of RAM or greater.

• Minimum processor requirement for Windows OS: CPU score of 2000 or greater.

• • To find processor name - right click on Windows logo (lower left corner home screen) and select ‘System’.

  • Go to this website. https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php

  • Type name of your processor in the space provided (do not copy/paste).

  • The number in the first column is the CPU mark (this is your CPU or processor score).

• Minimum processor requirement for Mac: Core i5 processor or greater.

• • To find processor name - open Apple menu and click About This Mac then click System Report.

• Windows OS Users should have the following installed:

• • Adobe Reader (set to default PDF viewer). Important: If new install uncheck the option to install McAfee anti-virus.

  • Web browsers: Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Microsoft Edge (Internet Explorer is preferred).

• Mac OS Users should have the following installed:

• • MacOS Preview (should be pre-installed on Mac OS).

  • Web browsers: Firefox, Safari, and Google Chrome (Chrome is preferred).

• Once hired install and use the required Company software including a Company provided anti-virus software.

• Use of a Wi-Fi is permitted if it meets all security-related criteria. If security requirements are not met and/or Wi-Fi is determined to cause tech difficulty a hard-wired connection will be required.

The following are not permitted when working from home due to compatibility, performance, security, or other concerns:

• A wireless or non-USB headset.

• A PC/laptop or Internet that does not meet requirements.

• Mobile hot-spot, tethering, satellite Internet or similar.

• Using a Proxy server or third-party network.

• Compute stick or similar device.

• Windows XP, 7, 8, or 10 and Vista operating systems.

• MacOS 12 Monterey or older operating systems.

• Rental, rent-to-own or public computer/laptop.

• Working in a public place or using public Internet.

• Unsecure Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi not managed by the team member.

• Running non-work-related programs while working.

• Having any other anti-virus installed/in use on your computer while working other than the Company provided antivirus

U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products.  The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.   

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.