Switchboard Operators (Including Answering Service)

Top 3 Switchboard Operator Jobs

  • Production Operator, Processing - Weekend Nights - Abbott Laboratories - Columbus,OH

    Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality and safety system. Responsible for the manufacturing of liquid adult, pediatric and medical nutritional products. Lifting and physical handling of raw ingredients during...

  • Warehouse Order Picker Full Time 2nd Shift - Staples - London,OH

    **12:00pm-8:30pm/Monday-Wednesday; 12:30pm-9:00pm/Thursday-Friday*****We offer pay for performance where associates can earn additional compensation if they meet certain productivity thresholds. *****Staples is business to business.** You're what...

  • Warehouse Associate - Days - Uline - Lancaster,OH

    Warehouse Associate - DaysPay from $26 to $32 per hour with significant growth and earning potential!Ohio Branch8320 Global Way SW, Etna, OH 43062Go-getters wanted! Looking to join a top-tier team? Join Uline as a Warehouse Associate for job...

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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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