Telephone switchboard operators
Telephone switchboard operators operate telephone communications switchboards and consoles to establish telephone connections, receive caller inquiries and service problem reports, and record and relay messages to staff or clients.
Skill level: Semi-skilledCheck your pay
- Salary range for the majority of workers in Telephone switchboard operators - from $4,679 to $7,196 per month - 2025.
- A Telephone switchboard operators typically earns between $4,679 and $5,997 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $4,819 and $6,290 per month for a working week of 38 hours.
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Job Responsibilities
- Operating switchboards and consoles to connect, hold, transfer, and disconnect telephone calls
- Making connections for outgoing calls
- Dealing with telephone inquiries and recording messages
- Forwarding messages to staff or clients
- Investigating operating system problems and informing repair services