Help Desk Intern (Summer 2023)

Req ID: 400352

Love's College Intern Program

The Love's college internship program is frequently referred to as the best in Oklahoma City. This rapidly growing program provides opportunities for students in multiple areas of the business to receive employee level experience, not just busy work. Students gain valuable knowledge that they can't get in a classroom; they are guided through proper etiquette of a professional corporate setting. With a high percentage of full time offers, Love's takes the time to invest not only in the students, but in their future.

Over the course of the summer, Love's interns also participate in the following activities:

• Experience multiple business operations
• Q&A sessions with executives
• Participation in Greater Grads: InternOKC
• Community volunteering activities
• Social-networking events
• Instructor led Training (Technical and Soft Skills)
• Mentor program
• Structured performance feedback
• Formal presentation to Love's leadership

Help Desk Internship

BASIC PURPOSE: The primary purpose of the Help Desk Intern is to provide front-line for the Love's Support Center. The Help Desk Intern's job is to ensure proper computer operation so that end users can accomplish business tasks. This includes receiving, prioritizing, documenting and actively resolving end user help requests and escalating incidents when considered appropriate and necessary to maintain SLA expectations. Problem resolution may involve the use of diagnostic and help request tracking tools.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Alert management to emerging trends in incidents.
• Field incoming requests to the Helpdesk via both telephone and e-mail to ensure courteous, timely and effective resolution of end user issues.
• Document all pertinent end user identification information, including name, store, contact information and nature of problem or issue as well as resolution information.
• Build rapport and elicit problem details from support center customers.
• Escalate problem, when required, to the appropriately experienced technician.
• Apply diagnostic utilities to aid in troubleshooting.
• Access software updates, drivers, knowledge bases, and FAQ resources on the Internet/Intranet to aid in problem resolution.
• Identify and learn appropriate software and hardware used and supported by the organization.
• Ensure problem has been adequately resolved.
• Perform post-resolution follow ups to help requests.
• Reinforce SLAs to manage end-user expectations.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education:
  • HS Diploma or equivalent required
  • Currently enrolled in a four year university program, a sophomore level or above (pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in computer science and/or equivalent degree)
• Experience:
  • Knowledge of basic computer hardware and peripherals.
  • Experience with desktop operating systems, including Windows.

SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Skills:
  • Hard Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Office, knowledge of basic computer hardware and peripherals, experience with desktop operating systems, including Windows, and strong documentation skills.
  • Soft Skills: Exceptional written and oral communication skills, exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on rapport-building, listening and questioning skills, problem solving skills, keen attention to detail and a team player.
• Typical Physical Demands:
  • Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
  • Occasional lifting up to 40 pounds.
  • Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other computer components.
  • Requires normal range of hearing and vision.

Job Function(s): Corporate

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores is the industry-leading travel stop network in the United States. For more than 55 years, we've provided customers with highway hospitality and "Clean Places, Friendly Faces." We're passionate about serving drivers with clean, modern facilities stocked with fuel, food and supplies. We offer meals from popular restaurant chains, trucking supplies, showers and everything needed to get back on the road quickly. The Love's Family of Companies includes:

• Gemini Motor Transport, one of the industry's safest trucking fleets
• Speedco, the light mechanical and trucking service specialists
• Musket, a rapidly growing, Houston-based commodities supplier and trader
• Trillium, a Houston-based alternative fuels expert

The Love's Experience

Love's was founded in 1964 on the values of integrity, customer focus, strong work ethic, innovation and perseverance. We are looking for these in every person we hire. No matter what job you do for Love's, your commitment to these values will not only continue our legacy of growth, it will also ensure your successful career.

Nearest Major Market: Oklahoma City
Nearest Secondary Market: Oklahoma
Job Segment: Help Desk, Information Technology, Summer Internship, Social Media, Intern, Technology, Entry Level, Marketing