Rightfiber is one of the nation’s largest privately held telecommunications platforms, formed through the merger of Ritter Communications and Great Plains Communications in 2026. The combined organization operates across a 20-state footprint serving over 400 communities with reliable high-speed residential and business internet technology. With over 100 years of experience, Rightfiber is committed to doing right by its employees, customers and the communities it serves by delivering best-in-class solutions for homes, businesses and beyond.
We are seeking a Lead Technical Support Representative to serve as a frontline leader within our Technical Support team. This role blends hands on technical support with leadership, acting as the first point of escalation and a subject matter expert across residential internet, voice, video, and value-added services.
You will play a critical role in driving customer satisfaction, supporting team performance, and ensuring operational excellence.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as the first level of escalation for Technical Support Representatives
- Provide real-time coaching, floor support, and guidance
- Assist with onboarding, training, mentoring, and employee development
- Act as the operational lead in the absence of a Supervisor
- Monitor queues, ticket backlogs, escalations, and service-impacting events
- Conduct ticket reviews, documentation audits, and quality evaluations
- Ensure adherence to workflows, troubleshooting standards, and documentation requirements
- Assist leadership in tracking performance metrics and schedule adherence
- Identify trends and recommend process improvements
- Support knowledgebase updates, workflows, and training materials
- Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve service delivery
- Assist with outage communications and escalation coordination
- Participate in projects, testing initiatives, and operational readiness efforts
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex customer issues
- Maintain expertise across internet, voice, and video services
- Balance leadership responsibilities with direct customer interactions to meet service levels
What You’ll Bring
- Experience with ticketing systems, billing platforms, and support tools
- Familiarity with operating systems, mobile devices, and consumer technology
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical abilities
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment
- Sound judgment and attention to detail
- Customer- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to coach, mentor, and develop others
- Ability to analyze performance data and identify trends
- Able to work both independently and collaboratively
- Flexible to support business needs (including nights, weekends, and holidays)
Qualifications
- Education:
Associate degree in Information Technology, Telecommunications, or related field (or equivalent experience) - Experience:
- 3+ years in Technical Support, telecommunications, or customer service
- Prior experience in mentoring, training, or informal leadership preferred
- Demonstrated experience troubleshooting voice, video, and internet services preferred
- Certifications (Preferred):
IT Fundamentals or equivalent technical certification - Other Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record
- Ability to travel as needed
