Telephone Operators
Telephone operators help people make phone calls.
Telephone operators (also known as central office operators) help place local and long distance phone calls for people. They direct callers to the party they need.
Quick Facts
Wages: Below the median $13.00 / hour
Employment Outlook:
Percent Growth
-45.5%
Shrinking
Education and Training Needed:
Short-term on-the-job training
Skills Needed:
Listening, Speaking, Reading
Job Title Examples:
Information Specialist, Live Source Operator, Long Distance Operator (LD Operator)
