Switchboard Operator Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

A Switchboard Operator plays a vital role in facilitating effective communication within an organization. They are chiefly responsible for handling incoming, outgoing, and interoffice calls and directing them to the appropriate departments or individuals. Their tasks may also extend to maintaining phone system performance, recording and relaying messages, and sometimes performing administrative duties such as filing, data entry, and record keeping.

Switchboard Operators should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as they often serve as the first point of contact for clients or visitors. They should also have good organizational abilities and be familiar with computer and telephone systems. A high school diploma or its equivalent is typically required, but a certification in office administration or a related field may be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Switchboard Operator, one could hold roles such as Receptionist, Customer Service Representative, or Office Assistant which would provide relevant experience in handling calls and performing administrative tasks.

1-15 of 138 Jobs

Receptionist

  • Union City, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Union City, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Our client, a dynamic and innovative organization, is seeking a Receptionist to join their team. As a Receptionist, you will be part of the administrative support team, ensuring smooth operations...

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Alameda, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Alameda, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience. Registers sales on assigned cash register, provides customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service....

Customer Service Associate

  • Oakland, CA (20 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA (20 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Join our Field Team and help shape the future of retailwhere innovation, customer connections, and career growth come together in an exciting environment! The Customer Service Associate provides...

Receptionist Position at Law Firm in Oakland

  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

FIRM OVERVIEW: Cole & Van Note has been leveling the playing field across the nation for decades. We are a dynamic plaintiffs-side consumer and employment law firm, focusing on class action...

Receptionist

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Software company in Sunnyvale, CA is looking to hire a Long Term Temp Receptionist. Position starts early May 2025 through December 2025. Monday - Friday, onsite. Standard business hours. Pay :...

Cashier/Receptionist

  • Redwood City, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Redwood City, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Porsche Redwood City has an opening for a full-time Cashier. This position includes answering multi-line phones, making appointments, clerical duties, filing, customer service, and cashiering.

Customer Service Associate II

  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses...

Customer Service Associate

  • Hayward, CA (16 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hayward, CA (16 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience. Registers sales on assigned cash register, provides customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service....

Receptionist 4

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Our client, a dynamic organization in the service industry, is seeking a Receptionist 4 to join their team. As a Receptionist 4, you will be part of the front desk operations supporting a vibrant...

Receptionist

  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Are you a customer service oriented with a polished and poised demeanor? Are you extremely personable with superb communication skills? If so, then this Receptionist position is for you! The...

Front Office Coordinator

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Are you an organized, proactive, and resourceful professional looking for a fulfilling role in a healthcare setting? We are looking for a Front Office Coordinator to ensure an exceptional...

Patient Services Representative

  • San Ramon, CA (24 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Ramon, CA (24 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Patient Services Representative Job Category: Non-Clinical Requisition Number: PATIE008957 ed: April 11, 2025 Full-Time Locations Showing 1 location San Ramon, CA 94583, USA Job Details...

Receptionist

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Our client located in San Jose is looking to have us help out with a front office receptionist to cover for vacation in May 2025. This is a temp job opportunity. The Receptionist/Administrative...

Workplace Experience Receptionist - Sunnyvale CA

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Workplace Experience Receptionist - Sunnyvale CA Job ID 217122 Posted 24-Apr-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Administrative, Customer Service Location(s)...

Front Office Receptionist

  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Front Office Receptionist???? Location: Santa Clara, CA???? Job Type: Full-Time???? Compensation: DOE About Us D&M Traffic Services is a leading provider of traffic control equipment and services,...

Demographic Data for Palo Alto, CA

Moving to Palo Alto, CA? Find some basic demographic data about Palo Alto, CA below.


Local
National
98,808
3,890
Medium/Lg

Switchboard Operator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireAdmin curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Understanding Switchboards / Electrical Panels
Electrical Control panel - Understanding Switchboard / control panel /Electrical PanelsElectrical Switchboard / control panel designIn this course we start from the very basics of power supply in...
Basics on Switchboards & their General Arrangement drawings
Electrical Control panel - Basics & considerations for general arrangement (GA) drawings for Switchboard / control panel /Electrical PanelsElectrical Switchboard / control panel designBasics on...
RxJS Operators
RxJS is one of the fastest growing an most important libraries in the JavaScript and Web Development ecosystem today. Now, for the first time EVER, detailed explanations and thorough demos of...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job titles


Salary for Switchboard Operator Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAdmin research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Switchboard Operators in Palo Alto, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
30.8%
Bachelor's Degree
26.7%
Associate's Degree
18.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.7%
Master's Degree
5.5%
Some College
2.4%
Some High School
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Switchboard Operators in Palo Alto, CA
Less than 1 year
43.5%
1-2 years
23.9%
None
17.1%
2-4 years
14.7%
4-6 years
0.7%


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills