Customer Support Specialist
About the role
About CharterUP
CharterUP is transforming the $450+ billion group transportation and mobility market with an AI native platform that powers modern charter, shuttle, and emerging autonomous vehicle operations. Trusted by many Fortune 500 companies, CharterUP connects enterprises, institutions, and event organizers to thousands of bus operators nationwide, while increasingly serving as the operating system for large scale shuttle and transit programs across airports, campuses, industrial sites, and major events.
Through real time availability, transparent pricing, intelligent routing, and AI driven dispatch and optimization, CharterUP replaces a fragmented and opaque industry with automation, accountability, and scale.
Why Join Us
- Innovative Impact: Be part of the team that's revolutionizing group travel, setting new standards in an industry overdue for change.
- Growth Opportunities: As a hyper growth company and one of the fastest-growing companies recognized by Inc., there’s no better time to join our dynamic, growth-stage organization.
- Driven Team: Collaborate with some of the most driven minds in tech, all while working in a remote-first environment with a tech hub in Austin, TX.
- Funding and Stability: Our $60 million Series A funding was just the start—we’re poised for even greater expansion, and you can be part of this exciting journey. CharterUp has achieved this growth profitability and efficiently, ensuring long-term stability.
Title: Customer Support Specialist
Reports to: Service Operations Manager
Location: Remote, US
Shift details: Flexible to work nights and weekends. Training schedule for the first 6 weeks will vary.
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Customer Service Specialist to join our growing Service Operations team. This entry-level role focuses on providing outstanding customer support by assisting with inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring a seamless customer experience. You’ll collaborate with various teams and learn to effectively manage day-to-day customer interactions while gaining valuable skills in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Support & Issue Resolution:
- Respond to customer inquiries via email and phone, providing prompt and accurate assistance.
- Address and resolve common customer issues, escalating complex cases to the appropriate team when necessary.
- Conduct follow-ups to ensure all customer concerns are addressed and resolved.
- Document customer interactions and resolutions in CharterUP’s proprietary software system.
Live Trip Monitoring:
- Act as Live Trip Support during scheduled weekend shifts, monitoring trips and addressing disruptions (e.g., delays, cancellations, route changes).
- Assist customers, drivers, or operations teams with urgent support requests.
- Manage unexpected events (e.g., traffic, vehicle breakdowns, weather issues) by coordinating alternative solutions.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for drivers, customers, operations teams, and Enterprise Sales during active trips.
- Communicate clear and timely updates to customers and drivers about any trip changes.
Customer Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain positive relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction and retention.
- Educate customers on Department of Transportation rules and regulations as applicable.