Customer Service Representative

Customer Rep

Work Hours: 40+ hours/week: Mon - Sun

About KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 520,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.

About the Role: Be the voice and face of exceptional service. Our Customer Service Representatives deliver high-quality care by supporting a wide range of customer needs across our call centers and walk-in service locations. In this role, you'll create positive, professional experiences through active listening, clear communication, and a genuine commitment to helping others. Whether assisting over the phone or at a teller window, you'll solve problems, manage multiple priorities, and make a meaningful impact with every interaction. This position typically operates within Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m., with 24/7 staffing needs that may require schedule flexibility based on customer demand and business needs. Availability during emergency situations is required.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Strong customer service skills, including active listening, courtesy, information gathering and problem solving
• Good PC Skills, including accurate data entry
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Valid driver's license (Required for Level II Customer Service Representative and above)

Preferred Requirements:

• Two (2) or more years customer service experience; call center and/or utility experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of the Windows environment and MS Office products (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access), and web-based software
• Bilingual in English/Spanish

Selection Process

About the Selection Process:

Phase 1 – Apply online at

Phase 2 – Experience, training, and education evaluation

Phase 3 – Interview with department representatives

Phase 4 – Written, performance, and behavioral exercises

Phase 5 – Background Investigation

Phase 6 – Physical assessment and/or drug screen*

*KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program

If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.

Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits

• Generous health benefits with low premiums and deductibles
• Benefits start day 1
• Competitive 401(k) contribution and match
• PTO available for use after your first payday
• 11 paid holidays
• Free financial advising
• Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
• Employee physical & mental wellness programs