Service Operations Representative

RoadRunner Recycling Inc. · Remote - USA · Operations

Posted 2026-05-29

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The pay range for this role is: $21 - $24.04 per hour with 3% bonus (Remote - United States)

Hours for position: 8am - 5pm EST

Job Summary:

As a Service Operations Representative, you are the operational backbone ensuring our Mid-Market customers receive reliable, high-quality service post-implementation. This is a high-volume, phone-heavy role that requires constant availability to manage real-time calls with both customers and third-party haulers.

Beyond standard communication, you will take direct ownership of complex operational failures, negotiate same-day recoveries, and hold vendor partners strictly accountable to service agreements. Sitting at the intersection of logistics, account management, and vendor relations, you will drive high-stakes resolutions under pressure. If you are an assertive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, phone-centric environment and brings a data-driven approach to partner accountability, this role offers direct influence and organizational visibility.

Primary Duties Including % of time:

35% -  Complex Service Resolution Management

Post-Implementation Focus: Manage and resolve all incoming service requests and operational issues that occur after the services are active (post-implementation) for the Mid-Market customer base.

Advanced Troubleshooting: Apply industry and process knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve issues, serving as a primary knowledge resource for complex, non-standard customer problems.

30% - Workflow and Quality Assurance

Ticket Quality Control: Ensure all documentation is accurate, complete, and adheres to established best practices for long-term account health.

Proactive Ticket Management: Monitor the 'Unassigned' Mid-Market queue and take immediate action to manage incoming volume, ensuring critical service requests are addressed promptly.

Cross-Channel Communication: Respond promptly and expertly to internal communications (e.g., Slack) regarding complex Mid-Market service issues.

15% - Service Standards and Metrics

Process Integrity: Maintain current, expert knowledge of all service expectations and best practices specific to the ongoing support of Mid-Market Customers.

Knowledge: Maintain understanding of all relevant process changes, service updates, and new guidelines

15% - Vendor Relations & Service Coordination

External Communication: Serve as the main point of contact for external hauling partners (vendors), communicating customer needs, coordinating scheduling updates, and securing successful service adherence.

Internal Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with internal Customer Success, Sales, and Operations teams to understand service requirements and ensure vendors are correctly configured to deliver the agreed-upon solutions.

Information Relay: Communicate critical hauling partner information, service changes, and final resolution details to the appropriate internal teams to facilitate clear, consistent, and timely customer updates

% Travel required: 0

Organizational Relationship:

Reports To: Manager, Service Operations

Direct Reports:  None

Interacts with:  Customers, Hauling partners, Account Management, Internal Operations teams

Role Requirements & Experience

Experience Level: 3–5+ years in service/logistics roles (e.g., Logistics, Supply Chain, Vendor Operations, B2B Account Management, Customer Service, or High-Volume Escalations).

Role Focus: Note: This position requires a dual focus—delivering exceptional frontline customer support while driving backend operational execution and vendor accountability.

Vendor & SLA Accountability: Proven experience managing third-party vendors and haulers, pushing for timely issue resolution, and enforcing strict Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Passionate about business results, quality, and metrics, with a strong sense of ownership.

Customer Service Experience

High-Touch B2B Customer Support: Demonstrated track record of delivering high-touch, empathetic, solution-oriented customer service in high-volume B2B environments. Proven ability to de-escalate upset clients, maintain clear and transparent communication throughout long-resolution workflows, and consistently advocate for the customer's needs.

Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving

Strategic & Tactical Execution: Strategic thinker with the ability to grasp tactical details. Proven ability to organize, manage multiple projects, and effectively prioritize conflicting assignments with minimal supervision while quickly adapting to ever-changing business needs.

Analytical & Technical Aptitude: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to analyze operational data/metrics to identify root causes of recurring failures. Comfortable navigating complex B2B software environments (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce, Zendesk, ERP systems).

Communication & Leadership

Communication & Collaboration: Strong, dynamic verbal and written communication skills. Collaborate seamlessly across all functions of the organization.

Influence & Conflict Resolution: Demonstrated success driving assertive solutions without direct authority, facilitating tough conversations, and managing conflicting priorities with both internal teams and external partners.

Autonomy & Sound Judgment: Comfort with ambiguity; proven capability to act decisively and make timely decisions without having the whole picture, all while maintaining high quality and accountability.

Operational Realities

Work Environment: High-volume, fast-paced setting requiring strong real-time problem-solving and constant phone/digital availability.

Schedule Expectations: Must be willing to work a set schedule.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree is preferred

Core Values:

Trust - Have confidence in our team. Have integrity in your actions.

Care personally about each other - Show compassion, empathy and open-mindedness.

Be Passionate - Love what you do. Love what we do.

Embrace challenge - See obstacles as opportunities to learn and grow.

Be Humble - Stay grounded. Seek feedback. Be curious.

Be Accountable - Take ownership. Be reliable. Be proactive.

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