Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service

Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service

Operate telephone business systems equipment or switchboards to relay incoming, outgoing, and interoffice calls. May supply information to callers and record messages.

Key Competencies * Dependability * Integrity * Self Control * Cooperation * Concern for Others * Stress Tolerance * Attention to Detail * Independence * Adaptability/Flexibility * Social Orientation

Representative Tasks * Answer incoming calls, greeting callers, providing information, transferring calls or taking messages as necessary. * Operate communication systems, such as telephone, switchboard, intercom, two-way radio, or public address. * Page individuals to inform them of telephone calls, using paging or interoffice communication equipment.

Industry

Health Care & Social Assistance, Administrative & Support Services,

Job Family Office and Administrative Support

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