Customer Service Instant Return Representative

Hertz

San Diego, USonsitePosted Aug 15, 2026
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About the role

The Customer Service Instant Return Representative is an essential member of the airport location team and is the brand ambassador by providing the fastest, easiest, and most valued experience to our customers. This team member is responsible for providing attentive, courteous, and expeditious service to our customers as they return their vehicles.

What You’ll Get:

Hourly Rate is $18.25 + Commission. This role provides On Target Earning potential of starting 2%; which includes monthly bonus plans.

Bonus Plans: Eligible, Up to 12%

Bonus: Eligible, Up to 12%

Overtime Pay: Eligible (The company pays overtime in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Per company policy, approval is required prior to the use of overtime)

Holiday Pay: Eligible (1.5 x regular pay rate for hours worked on a designated holiday, in addition to receiving 8 hours of holiday pay)

Sick Pay: Granted Up to 48 hours

Paid Time Off / Vacation / Paid observed Holidays (Accruals start at .83 Days a Month, 4 Floating Holidays, 9 Paid Observed Holidays)

Profit Sharing: Eligible

Benefits: Further program information can be found here at HertzBenefits.com. To include, but not limited to:

Up to 40% off the base rate of any standard Hertz Rental

Medical, Dental & Vision plan options

Life Insurance: (Hertz-paid Basic Life Insurance provides coverage equal to one-times your base annual pay, at no cost to you)

Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching: Hertz will match your contributions dollar for dollar on the first 3% you contribute and 50 cents per dollar on the next 2% you contribute.

Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program for employees & family

Educational Reimbursement & Discounts

Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness

Perks & Discounts –Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more

The key responsibilities and accountabilities are:

Provides world class customer service by managing vehicle returns process, in compliance with Hertz’s policies and procedures

Personally, welcome all customers with a pleasant greeting and professional attitude at all times, assist with luggage and answer questions in a friendly manner

Provide the customer with an invoice and a full explanation of their charges

Resolve customer issues and concerns professionally using effective customer service techniques. When applicable, direct queries to the Team Leader for the issue can be resolved before the customer leaves the location.

Inspect vehicle and record any new damage or major cleaning requirements and complete required documentation.

Check fuel level and mileage and clearly explain final charges to the customer

Secure vehicle keys from the customer and ensure they stay with the vehicle while reminding customers to remove their personal belongings. Offer assistance as needed.

Drive continuous improvement by communicating customer feedback to team and engaging in action planning to improve operational performance and customer satisfaction

Maintain appearance appropriate for providing best in class customer service in accordance with established guidelines

To carry out any other duties requested by the managers/Team Leaders.

Keep work area organized and free of clutter

Basic Qualifications:

Passion for customer service and attention to detail – Goes the extra mile

A minimum of one year of sales or customer experience in a high volume or service-oriented environment

Proven strong sales and closing skills and the ability to friendly, engaging manner

Basic computer proficiency

Must be able to:

Good communication skills both written and oral. Communicate in English clearly and proficiently. Candidates fluent in other languages are encouraged to apply.

Work in a fast-paced environment with a variety of tasks. Excellent organizational and time management skills

Demonstrate professionalism and interpersonal skills

Proven experience of working well within a team.

100% customer focus, with proven experience within a customer facing environment

Work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays; and work overtime as required

Work outdoors during all weather conditions

Stand for long periods of time

The Hertz Corporation operates the Hertz, Dollar Car Rental, Thrifty Car Rental brands in approximately 9,700 corporate and franchisee locations throughout North America, Europe, The Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide airport general use vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized in the world.

At Hertz, we champion and celebrate a culture of diversity and inclusion. We take affirmative steps to promote employment and advancement opportunities. The endless variety of perspectives, experiences, skills and talents that our employees invest in their work every day represent a significant part of our culture – and our success and reputation as a company.

Individuals are encouraged to apply for positions because of the characteristics that make them unique.

EOE, including disability/veteran

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