Switchboard Operators (Including Answering Service)

Top 3 Switchboard Operator Jobs

  • Housekeeping Aide NEW INCREASED WAGES! Part-time - The Laurels of Worthington - Columbus,OH

    Do you enjoy keeping things neat and tidy? If you have a passion for maintaining a safe, home-like environment for guests, The The Laurels of Worthington has an excellent opportunity for you! The Housekeeping Aide offers cleaning services to...

  • Operations Technician - Bp Energy - Grove City,OH

    Entity: Supply, Trading & Shipping Job Family Group: Operations Group Job Description: About Archaea bp is committed to investing in lower carbon energy so we can meet our ambition to reach net zero by 2050. And while we're still mostly in oil and...

  • Operations Supervisor - Badger Daylighting - Columbus,OH

    The Operations Supervisor is an integral part of the operations team. They oversee many aspects of the day-to-day operations including but not limited to ensuring the operators follow proper safety protocol, onboarding and training new...

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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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