Telephone Operators

Top 3 Telephone Operator Jobs

  • Telephone Operator - Ladgov Corporation - San Diego, CA

    Job Title : Telephone Operator . Location : La Jolla Village Drive San Diego, CA 92161 Schedule : Mon-Fri Qualifications: * Minimum two years of overall telephone operating experience. Duties

  • Telephone Operator - Silver Rock Enterprises Inc. - Kingman, AZ

    There is room for advancement from Operator to Dispatcher, Mentor, Shift Supervisor, Floor Manager ... satisfaction Telephone Skills Organization Confidentiality Benefits Health, Dental, Vision ...

  • Receptionist Telephone Operator - Contact One Call Center, Inc. - Tucson, AZ

    Starting pay range $15/hr. - $17/hr. ( plus benefits and other* bonuses ) PT & FT *Opportunities to work from home after 90 days employment Advancement opportunities after 6 months employment with an ...

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What Telephone operators Do

Provide information by accessing alphabetical, geographical, or other directories. Assist customers with special billing requests, such as charges to a third party and credits or refunds for incorrectly dialed numbers or bad connections. May handle emergency calls and assist children or people with physical disabilities to make telephone calls.


Telephone operator Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 4,800
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $37,630

Job Outlook for Telephone operators

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: -1,200
  • Growth rate: -25 percent (Decline)

How to Become a Telephone 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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