Telephone Operators

Top 3 Telephone Operator Jobs

  • Work Order Clerk - Innovation At Work, Inc. - San Diego, CA

    MINIMUM REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: • Previous experience in telephone operating experience, of which one year involved working on a helpdesk work which required a knowledge of organization • ...

  • Machine Operator - Multi-Color Corporation - Oshkosh, WI

    We are currently looking for a Machine Operator to join our team. Experience is not required but always a bonus. Why work at MCC: * Compensation: $18.00/hr+ * Generous benefits package including ...

  • Machine Operator - Wenatchee World - Wenatchee, WA

    The Wenatchee World / Washington Media LLC is looking for a full time or part time Machine Operator to work in our printing and packaging facility. Wages start at $18.00 per hour based on experience

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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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