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telephone operator
A professional who operates cord or cordless switchboard to relay incoming, outgoing, and interoffice calls. Respnsibilities include:
- Pushes switch keys on cordless switchboard to make connections and relay calls.
- Plugs cord of cord type equipment into switchboard jacks to make connections and relay calls.
- May supply information to callers and record messages.
- May keep record of calls placed and toll charges.
- May perform clerical duties, such as typing, proofreading, and sorting mail.
- May operate system of bells or buzzers to call individuals in establishment to phone.
- May receive visitors, obtain name and nature of business, and schedule appointments.
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- Valdkond/domeen: Professional careers
- Category: Occupational titles
- Company: U.S. DOL
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