Switchboard Operators (Including Answering Service)

Top 3 Switchboard Operator Jobs

  • Directional Boring Operator - RDR Utility Service Group LLC - Columbus,OH

    At RDR, we have a strong focus on growth and recruitment and employ only the best talent within our region. RDR is seeking Directional Drill Operators/Locators to round out our Ohio Directional Drill Division for various upcoming projects...

  • Reservations Agent - Work From Home - Bolt Farm Treehouse - Columbus,OH

    [Customer Service / Remote] - Anywhere in U.S. / Competitive pay & bonuses - As a Reservations Agent you'll: Handle incoming reservation inquiries via telephone, email, and online platforms; Assist guests in selecting accommodations based on their...

  • 100% Remote Data Entry Operator - Remote Career - Columbus,OH

    About the job 100% Remote Data Entry Operator To be a successful data entry operator, you should possess excellent typing skills and be attentive to detail. Skilled data entry operators should be able to quickly identify data errors and...

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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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