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Customer Experience Technical Representative - Weekend Back

Generac · Pewaukee, WI

Posted Jul 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to explain something technical to someone who had no technical background at all.

ability to translate jargon into plain language, which is core to this job

Tell me about a time a customer's issue was outside what you could fix. How did you decide when to escalate versus keep working it yourself?

judgment about escalation boundaries and whether they overextend or underuse specialized teams

Tell me about a time you had a really high volume of calls or contacts in a short period. How did you keep quality from slipping?

performance under contact-center volume pressure, a preferred qualification called out directly

What does good customer satisfaction actually look like to you, beyond just closing the ticket?

whether they understand metrics like CSAT and adherence as outcomes of good service, not just numbers to hit

Tell me about a time you got corrective feedback on how you handled a customer interaction. What did you do with it?

coachability, since the posting explicitly lists it as a required trait

Technical

Say a customer calls in reporting their unit is making a strange noise and cutting out intermittently. What questions would you ask first to narrow down the cause?

structured diagnostic thinking with incomplete information, not memorized answers

Have you used a CRM or ERP system like SAP or Salesforce before? Walk me through how you used it day to day.

actual hands-on familiarity versus surface exposure to the tools named in the posting

What's your experience with backup generators or similar mechanical or electrical products, even outside a formal job?

baseline technical aptitude and genuine interest in the product category

Situational

Walk me through how you'd handle a call from a customer whose generator won't start and who is already frustrated because it's been down for two days.

whether the candidate can pair empathy with methodical troubleshooting instead of just apologizing

This role runs Friday through Tuesday, sometimes starting as early as 7am central. What does that schedule look like for your life right now?

honest fit with the required weekend-heavy shift pattern before it becomes a retention problem

How would you juggle documenting a call in real time while the customer is still talking and getting more frustrated?

multitasking under pressure without sacrificing accuracy of records

A customer is convinced the product is defective, but from what you can tell over the phone, it sounds like an installation error, not the unit itself. How do you handle that conversation?

conflict de-escalation combined with willingness to give an honest but tactful answer

If you didn't know the answer to a customer's technical question and couldn't find it right away, what would you do in the moment?

resourcefulness and honesty with the customer versus guessing or stalling

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The full job description

As published by Generac.

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? Primary Purpose The Customer Experience Technical Representative is a key contributor in delivering Generac’s “Customer First” promise. Being a Customer Experience Technical Representative requires understanding of technical product information to provide informed decisions and recommendations.  This role is responsible for providing excellent customer care by using knowledge of company products and resources to provide accurate information, answer questions and ensure final resolution. We are looking for people who will be able to work from Fridays to Tuesdays consistently. Each shift is 8 hours long and will start between 7:00am CT - 10:00am CT depending on the schedule. Major Responsibilities • Ability to pass product and process testing following training • Receives and documents all customer interactions in real time • Corresponds to customer interactions via email, phone, text or chat • Maintains contact center metrics including customer satisfaction, productivity and adherence • Responds to and resolves customer technical and non-technical inquiries and issues • Assists customers with installation and issue resolution in the moment • Assists customers with troubleshooting issues and offer accurate information in the moment • Seeks out answers to customer questions utilizing the product material and tools available remaining current on products, services and promotions • Maintains product knowledge through training and continuing education • Escalates more complex inquiries or complaints appropriately to specialized teams • Maintain Outlook email inbox, calendar, and tasks regularly • Other duties as assigned and the following: • Flexible to work overtime hours to meet customer & business need • Data entry Minimum Job Requirements Education  High School Diploma or GED Work Experience  1 year experience in a customer service role or technical troubleshooting Knowledge / Skills / Abilities • Technical Aptitude: Ability to excel at technical tasks • Results Oriented: Achieves successful outcomes • Supportive: Provides encouragement to peers • Disciplined: Ability to reliably adhere to policy and process • Forward thinking: Continuous Improvement mindset • Ability to de-escalate: Conflict resolution skill set • Coachable: Open to learning and development • Responsibility: Accountability for honest and ethical conduct • Receptiveness: Open to receive information and its potential value • Empathy: The ability to express other experiences • Independent Initiative: Ability to think for themselves and act when necessary • Analytical Thinking: Ability to identify problems and solution • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Preferred Job Requirements Work Experience •  Contact Center experience with troubleshooting • Experience handling a high volume of inbound calls • ERP: Previous experience using SAP or equivalent • CRM: Pervious experience using SAP or Salesforce • Office Platform: Basic use of Microsoft Office Suite including teams, outlook, calendar • Bilingual Spanish Physical Requirements and Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls.  The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.  “We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

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