Customer Service Manager

Coos Curry Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Coos Curry Electric Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Customer Service Manager to lead and supervise Customer Service and Technical Support Representatives. The ideal candidate will ensure high-quality customer service and operational excellence while resolving complex technical situations.

This full-time position requires strong leadership and advanced technical knowledge in fiber optic internet systems. The role involves a commitment to customer satisfaction and includes regular travel throughout the service territory, with typical work hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in customer service or technical support.
• Minimum two (2) years of hands-on experience supporting internet services, networking, or telecommunications services.
• Strong technical aptitude with fiber internet systems and networking fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the customer service and technical support representatives.
• Troubleshoots fiber internet service issues.
• Coordinates with the Network Operations Center on outages.

Skills

Technical capacity and troubleshooting skills

Customer focus

Communication proficiency

Leadership and coaching

Problem-solving and critical thinking

Teamwork orientation

Performance management

Results driven

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Telecommunications, Business, or related field

Tools

SMX

Calix

GLDS

ISPN

network monitoring platforms

Job description

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Customer Service Manager leads and supervises Customer Service and Technical Service Representatives to ensure high-quality customer service, effective technical support, and reliable fiber internet service delivery. This position combines strong leadership with advanced technical aptitude in fiber optic internet systems, troubleshooting and customer support. The role provides coaching, guidance and oversight to ensure consistent application of company policies, procedures, and service standards, while supporting customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (REASON POSITION EXISTS IS TO PERFORM THESE FUNCTIONS) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Customer and Technical Support Representatives (60%)

• Supervises Customer Service and Technical Support Representatives including, planning, scheduling, delegating, training, coaching, performance evaluation, and discipline as appropriate.
• Ensures company policies, procedures, and customer service standards are applied consistently and fairly.
• Communicates Beacon Broadband’s mission, strategic goals, and customer service expectations to staff.
• Provides leadership in complex or non-routine customer and technical situations; personally resolves the most sensitive or advanced issues as needed.
• Encourages collaboration, constructive conflict resolution, and continuous improvement in workflows and service delivery.
• Develops recommendations for departmental process improvements to increase efficiency, first call resolution, and customer satisfaction.
• Schedules staff to ensure adequate coverage and coordinates escalations with the Network Operations Center (NOC) and Outside Plant teams.
• Reviews ticketing data and service metrics to identify trends, performance gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Participates in cross-functional projects and initiatives with Operations and NOC teams.

Technical Troubleshooting & Support (30%)

• Troubleshoots fiber internet service issues including ONTs (Optical Network Terminals), Wi‑Fi routers, fiber connectivity, network performance, outages and customer premise equipment.
• Utilizes technical tools and systems (including SMX, Calix, GLDS, ISPN, and network monitoring platforms) to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Escalates advanced technical problems when appropriate, providing clear documentation of troubleshooting steps taken.
• Maintains advanced working knowledge of Beacon Broadband's fiber network infrastructure, service offerings, and technical specifications.
• Develops and maintains technical documentation, troubleshooting guides, and knowledge base resources.
• Conducts quality assurance reviews to ensure proper troubleshooting procedures and customer service standards are followed.

Communication & Coordination (10%)

• Coordinates with Network Operations Center on outages, maintenance, and network‑impacting events requiring customer communication.
• Represents the customer service and technical support perspective in cross‑departmental meetings.
• Assists with customer communications related to service issues, outages, and maintenance notifications.
• Participates in community events as needed to represent Beacon Broadband.
• Other duties.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies

• Technical capacity and troubleshooting skills
• Customer focus
• Communication proficiency
• Leadership and coaching
• Problem‑solving and critical thinking
• Teamwork orientation
• Performance management
• Results driven

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

This is a largely sedentary role, with occasional handling of office materials or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full‑time exempt position and typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Flexibility is required to support peak service periods and occasional after‑hours response for critical technical issues outside normal business operating hours, in the evenings and/or during weekends.

Travel

Regular travel throughout the Beacon Broadband service territory. Occasional travel to conferences, training, vendor meetings, or industry events may occur.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in customer service or technical support.
• Minimum two (2) years of hands‑on experience supporting internet services, networking, or telecommunications services.
• Strong technical aptitude with fiber internet systems and networking fundamentals.
• Valid Oregon driver's license and insurability.

Must meet the requirements of pre‑employment drug screening and comply with company drug and alcohol policy while employed.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Telecommunications, Business, or related field.
• Experience with fiber‑to‑the‑home (FTTH) technology.
• Experience in rural broadband, telecommunications or cooperative environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in customer experience or growth initiatives.
• Broadband, telecommunications, or utility industry experience.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

The specific statements reflected in each section of this position description are not intended to be all‑inclusive, but rather the basic elements and criteria considered necessary in order to satisfactorily perform the duties associated with the position.

Beacon Broadband, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please inform Human Resources at 541‑332‑8835 or [e-mail] if you require an accommodation to participate in the application process.