Switchboard Operator Jobs in Michigan

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.

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Receptionist

  • Bay City, MI
  • moments ago
  • Bay City, MI
  • moments ago

Greet persons entering establishment in a kind manner. Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, take orders, and...

Associate Patient Services Representative Beltline Care Center

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 3 hours ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 3 hours ago

As a Patient Services Representative with Corewell Health, you'll play a vital role in delivering top-notch healthcare service to our patients. You'll work as part of a team to provide...

Associate Patient Services Representative

  • Caledonia, MI
  • 3 hours ago
  • Caledonia, MI
  • 3 hours ago

As a Patient Services Representative with Corewell Health, you'll play a vital role in delivering top-notch healthcare service to our patients. You'll work as part of a team to provide...

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

  • Traverse City, MI
  • 5 hours ago
  • Traverse City, MI
  • 5 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

  • Fraser, MI
  • 5 hours ago
  • Fraser, MI
  • 5 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....

Receptionist- 2pm to 10pm

  • Holland, MI
  • 8 hours ago
  • Holland, MI
  • 8 hours ago

Receptionist 2nd shift, 2pm to 10pm, rotating weekends Resthaven offers you a place where you can belong, with peers who care as much as you do. Learn on the job. Work in a state-of-the art...

Receptionist- On-Call

  • Holland, MI
  • 8 hours ago
  • Holland, MI
  • 8 hours ago

Receptionist On-call, 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift availability! Resthaven offers you a place where you can belong, with peers who care as much as you do. Learn on the job. Work in a state-of-the art...

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 19 hours ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 19 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....

Receptionist

  • Royal Oak, MI
  • 19 hours ago
  • Royal Oak, MI
  • 19 hours ago

Great Clips relies on a team approach to ensure a great experience, beginning from the moment of check in to the salon until the customer has concluded their service. The actions below will ensure...

Customer Service Associate

  • Ypsilanti, MI
  • 19 hours ago
  • Ypsilanti, MI
  • 19 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....

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 19 hours ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 19 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....

Receptionist, Temporary Contract (Kentwood Adult Education)

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 19 hours ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 19 hours ago

Receptionist, Kentwood Campus/Crossroads HS, Adult Education Kent ISD Temporary, Part time, From date of hire through 5/29/2026 Schedule - 2 hours per day; Monday-Wednesday evenings 5pm-7pm; total...

SVS Vision - Retail Receptionist - Brighton, MI

  • Brighton, MI
  • 19 hours ago
  • Brighton, MI
  • 19 hours ago

Since 1974, SVS Vision has helped our customers lead better lives through better vision. As a Michigan-based company with over 80+ offices in 9 states, we have grown to be one of the largest...

Retail Customer Service Associate

  • Ypsilanti, MI
  • 19 hours ago
  • Ypsilanti, MI
  • 19 hours ago

... Want to make a lot of peoples day? Our Member Frontline Cashier Associates are the heart of our front end. You play a major role in how our members feel in the club and when they leave. You...

Part Time Customer Service Associate

  • Detroit, MI
  • 20 hours ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 20 hours ago

Part Time Customer Service Associate Wage: $16.00/hr Essential Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent Passion for customer service with 100% customer focus 2 year of customer service...

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Salary for Switchboard Operator Jobs in Michigan

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

Highest Education Level

Switchboard Operators in Michigan offer the following education background
High School or GED
30.8%
Bachelor's Degree
26.8%
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 Michigan
Less than 1 year
43.5%
1-2 years
23.9%
None
17.1%
2-4 years
14.7%
4-6 years
0.7%


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