Bilingual (Spanish) Technical Customer Service Associate

Digital Control Incorporated (DCI) is the world’s leading supplier of underground locating and steering products for the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) industry. Since the introduction of this revolutionary technology 30 years ago, Digital Control has been at the forefront of trenchless technologies that enable the efficient installation of underground utilities such as fiber optic, telecom, gas, and water lines world-wide. DCI’s products are valued for their durable design, ease of use and uncompromising commitment to customer service.

DCI is seeking a Bilingual (Spanish) Technical Customer Service Associate in Kent, WA. If you are someone who takes initiative, and loves helping customers then DCI could be a perfect fit for you!

What you'll do:

• Be a part of a top tier customer service team assisting customers and helping to develop technical troubleshooting
• Assist with data entry and developing reports
• Support in managing technical details for customers
• Passion for customer service; willingness to go above and beyond to meet the needs of the customer and DCI.
• Manage the incoming calls and emails supporting customer information requests and provide troubleshooting solutions.
• Document customer issues and resolutions in the database.
• Manage equipment Service Repair Orders to ensure correct follow through of customer requests.
• Occasional US travel to trade shows and assisting Territory Managers with field training.

Requirements

• Spanish speaking and writing ability is required.

• Strong PC skills, preparing data and documenting resolutions into a CRM tool.  Ability to navigate software systems. Proficient with Power Point, Word, Excel.
• Good writing aptitude for customer communications, training instructions, and project status updates.
• Initiative to work independently.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Willing to travel on occasion for tradeshows or training.
• Ability to learn the technical requirements of the Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) industry required.
• Sales experience preferred (understanding the customer and how to close a deal)
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Who you are:

• 2-4 years of customer relations or service experience strongly preferred; understanding the customer psyche, how to satisfactorily resolve questions/issues, and how to troubleshoot technical equipment.
• Passionate about customer service; willing to go above and beyond to meet the needs of the customer with excellent professional communications.
• Technical acumen required to learn equipment operations and perform complex troubleshooting.  Horizontal Directional Drilling industry experience preferred but not required.
• Strong collaboration skills with customers and various DCI department personnel
• Ability to prepare data and document resolutions into the CRM tool.  Ability to navigate software systems. Proficient in Word, emailing, Power Point, AI experience, and Excel.
• Good writing aptitude for customer communications, training instructions, preparing trip reports, project status updates, and expense reports

If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to still apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or another role at DCI.

Benefits

• Unparalleled health benefits (employer covers 99% of costs)
• Quarterly bonuses: all employees share in the success of the company
• Professional development
• 401k matching
• 4 weeks PTO 
• Dog-friendly work environment
• Parental leave
• Company covers 100% of payroll taxes for state family medical leave and a portion of the WA LTC tax
• 11 annual paid holidays
• Free convenient parking and commuter benefits
• Located in a quiet business park near walking trail

Compensation:

• DCI is proud to offer comprehensive compensation packages including competitive base pay and discretionary quarterly profit sharing bonuses to all part-time and full-time team members. Base pay is reviewed at a minimum on an annual basis.
• Pay range: $63,000 - $77,900 per year. To ensure equity, our compensation philosophy is to bring people into new roles in the range of the mid-point of that role. Factors considered for pay include the level of skill, experience, training, external market factors, and internal value.
• Profit sharing bonus: Over the last 3 years, quarterly bonuses ranged between 11% and 27%. Future bonuses could be higher or lower depending on company profits.

Why DCI?

Work hard, play often... DCI employees are innovative and creative. Our open (forest-like) work environment creates free flowing conversations across all functions. We have gaming days; Lego challenges and ping pong matches to build on our creativity when one hits a roadblock. If that is not enough, our employees bring their four-legged companions (dogs) to work and can take them for a walk around the Green River trail. 

DCI takes pride in caring a lot about our employees. We believe that employees should not be burdened with benefits expenses, so we provide lucrative health care plans unmatched in most other companies. We also like to eat at DCI and find any excuse to celebrate the most random holidays (Pi Day, Chocolate Ice Cream Day, etc.) We have monthly catered lunches, a fully stocked snack area, sporting tickets, wellness competitions, and most importantly a team of people who will tell you that DCI is the best place they've ever worked. This is evident by our long service team and low turnover. 

We Celebrate Inclusion:

DCI is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at DCI is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. DCI does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

It is DCI’s policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. The Company's EEO policy includes the full & complete support of the Company and all levels of leadership. Because it's just the right thing to do. We hope you think so, too.