Telephone Operators

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  • Production Worder - Luxor Staffing - Columbus,OH

    2756 S Hamilton Rd - [Warehouse Associate / Assembler] - Weekly Pay (Direct Deposit/Onsite Check Delivery) / ACA Compliant Healthcare Benefits (Dental + Vision Coverage) / Employee Bonus Options - As a Production Worker with Luxor Staffing,...

  • Public Records Specialist - Ohio Department of Commerce - Columbus,OH

    The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking a candidate for a Public Records Specialist position in the Constitutional Offices section. The Public Records Specialist responds to public records requests made to the Ohio Attorney General...

  • Medical Courier - Reliable Couriers - Columbus,OH

    20 S 3rd Street - [Delivery Driver] - Competitive Hourly Pay ($27 - $36 per hour) / FT & PT Availability / Flexible Scheduling to Accommodate Preferences - As a Medical Courier, you will: Transport medical specimens, supplies, and equipment in...

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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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