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Switchboard Operator
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What they do
A Switchboard or Telephone Operator works for a telephone company or system to operate telephone system equipment to route incoming calls, direct internal calls, or assist customers with placing calls. Assists with connecting long distance or collect calls, or provides customers with assistance in finding a phone number or an address. May also answer customer calls at a company or organization or work for an agency that handles and routes emergency calls.
$40,684 / year median in Connecticut
-15% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor/ Manager the switchboard operator is responsible for answering all incoming calls and forwarding to the correct office or employee. Also assisting in the Mail Center by accurately sorting, posting and delivering mail in a corporate environment.- Ensure safety and security procedures are followed at all times.
- Answer all incoming calls at the reception desk
- Forward all call to the correct office or employee
- Assist in the Mail center with sorting, posting and delivering mail
- Assist making copies for customers when needed
- Maintain time, volume and delivery records.
- Ensure the highest levels of customer care.
- Order office supplies, maintain inventory of supplies
- Provide backup for coworkers when not available
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma required
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures
- Working knowledge of Microsoft suite, computers, and relevant software applications; excellent keyboarding skills
- Familiar with appropriate customer service principles and practices; must be customer service focused
- Professional personal presentation
- Strong organizational and planning skills; detail oriented
- Strong verbal and communication skills