Switchboard Operators (Including Answering Service)

Top 3 Switchboard Operator Jobs

  • Switchboard Operator (Part Time) - Lubbock, Ave. Q - PROSPERITY BANK - Lubbock, TX

    PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS 1. Operator functions are efficiently, effectively, and accurately ... At least 1 year of switchboard or customer service experience. SKILLS/ABILITIES: Excellent ...

  • Switchboard Operator - Southeast Texas HR - Beaumont, TX

    As our Switchboard Operator , you will be responsible for providing quality incoming and outgoing calls for staff, patients, and visitors. This is a PRN as needed position and evenings and weekends ...

  • Switchboard Operator - Bonney-Watson - Seattle, WA

    Summary: Answers incoming calls and assistance and general administrative duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. * Answers incoming ...

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What Switchboard operators Do

Operate telephone business systems equipment or switchboards to relay incoming, outgoing, and interoffice calls. May supply information to callers and record messages.


Switchboard operator Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 59,900
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $30,150

Job Outlook for Switchboard operators

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: -13,600
  • Growth rate: -23 percent (Decline)

How to Become a Switchboard operator

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

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