work from home


by Chris Durst         June 15, 2021

U-Haul has posted openings for work from home Part-Time Hitch Sales Agents.

In this role, you will take incoming call from customers who have questions about rentals and reservations.

Benefits are available for part-time employees; paid training.

Regarding pay, the ad states, “$13.00 per hour plus the opportunity for bonuses. If you meet or exceed quotas and expectations you could potentially make $17-20 dollars per hour on average!”

Here’s what the company has posted about this opportunity:

“Part-Time Hitch Sales Agents take back to back incoming calls from customers utilizing both the U-Haul toll free 1-800-GO-UHAUL phone number and customers calling specific U-Haul Moving Centers across the U.S. and Canada. Agents answer general product and rental inquiries, as well as secure and schedule reservations for U-Haul hitches.

  • Train and work from home – Flexible schedules!
  • Contact center career path available including work from home!
  • Part-Time benefits include: Medical Reimbursement Indemnity Plan, Rx Savings Plus Discount Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan

Great opportunity for students, teachers, second job!

PERFORMANCE COMPENSATION BONUS:

The base pay rate for this position is $13.00 per hour plus the opportunity for bonuses. If you meet or exceed quotas and expectations you could potentially make $17-20 dollars per hour on average!

REQUIREMENTS

  • Basic keyboarding and computer skills
  • Excellent verbal communication and listening skills
  • Clear speaking voice
  • General knowledge of U.S. geography

THIS JOB MIGHT BE FOR YOU IF

  • You have sales experience
  • You are a dependable team player with a positive attitude
  • You enjoy a fast-paced training and work environment
  • You enjoy speaking with and helping customers
  • You are comfortable with online learning and remote supervision
  • You are comfortable navigating multiple computer programs at one time

TRAINING / EDUCATION

  • We offer on-the-job education which allows you the opportunity to learn and begin performing some of your job duties while helping customers.
  • This role offers hands-on education working with your manager from day one.
  • You will spend 2 hours within the first 3 days at a U-Haul Center for training purposes.
  • Expect to be on the phones taking live calls by day 2 of training with your manager.

SCHEDULES

  • Any 6 hour block between 6 am to 6 pm Monday through Sunday (Arizona time).
  • We need you to work at least one weekend day. If you want to work both that’s great!
  • Working holidays is required. We are open and customers need our help.

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.

THE FOLLOWING TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET TO WORK FROM HOME

  • Must have a non-wireless USB headset with microphone.
  • Must have high speed internet with 2MB up 5MB down (or greater) and ping below 70.
  • 5MB up 10MB down is preferred for a better experience.
  • Must have a PC or laptop with the following:
  • Windows 10 OS & Mac OS.
  • 8G of RAM or greater (Windows or Mac).
  • Windows OS: CPU score of 2500 or greater.
  • Mac OS: A core i5 processor or greater.
  • Must install and use the required Company software including a Company provided anti-virus software.

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 the minimum requirements.
  • Mobile hot-spot, tethering, satellite ISP or similar.
  • Compute stick, tablet or similar device.
  • Windows XP or Vista operating system.
  • Rental, rent-to-own or public computer/laptop.
  • Working in a public place or using a public internet connection.
  • Unsecure Wi-Fi or one that does not meet with the other Wi-Fi requirements.
  • Running any non-work related programs on your computer while working.
  • Having any other anti-virus installed/in use on your computer while working other than the Company provided anti-virus software (this is a payment card industry requirement).”

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