Telephone Operators

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  • Dispatcher (Remote) - X2F - Columbus,OH

    Dispatcher (Remote) Los Angeles, California, United States $ 5,000.00 - 5,500.00 (US Dollar) Position: Telepresence Operator Reserved for Individuals Only and Open to Americans Put your skills to use in any state in America.

  • Remote Hotel Booking Specialist (Customer Support) - Destination Knot - Columbus,OH

    Remote Hotel Booking Specialist We are expanding and looking for motivated, people-focused individuals to join our team as Remote Hotel Booking Specialists. In this role, you'll assist clients with researching, selecting, and booking...

  • Fully Remote Work Production Coordinator - Jobsultant Solutions - Columbus,OH

    Fully Remote Work Production CoordinatorAbout the job Fully Remote Work Production CoordinatorPosition Responsibilities:Expedites material to the Development Lab.Processes and moves materials into and out of storage and other locations to support...

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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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