Switchboard Operator Jobs in Washington

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 194 Jobs

Telephone Operator

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 5 hours ago

Overview It may sound cliché, but it is true. A career taking care of cancer patients is a calling for most all of us. It’s much more than a job. Each of us has a unique story that brought us to...

Customer Service Associate

  • Everett, WA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Everett, WA
  • 6 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 - Temporary

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 6 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

  • Spokane Valley, WA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Spokane Valley, WA
  • 6 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....

Dispatch / Customer Service Associate

  • Spokane, WA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 15 hours ago

Raptor Rooter & Plumbing is currently hiring for a full-time Dispatch / Customer Service Associate to take calls, manage schedules, and help run the office in the Spokane Valley, WA area. This...

Customer Service Associate (nomnom Clarkston Part-Time)

  • Clarkston, WA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Clarkston, WA
  • 15 hours ago

Customer Service Associate (nomnom Clarkston | Part-Time) Par Pacific, - Clarkston, WA Posted: 4/29/2025 - Expires: 7/28/2025 Job ID: 288413719 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print...

Receptionist - Temporary

  • Lynnwood, WA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Lynnwood, WA
  • 15 hours ago

Receptionist Type: Full-Time, Temporary (A couple months to cover a medical leave) Location: Lynnwood Pay: $22 per hour Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-4:30PM Job Details: We are looking for a...

Patient Services Representative- Phlebotomist

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 19 hours ago

You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers,...

Savers / Value Village Careers - Customer Service Associate

  • Burien, WA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Burien, WA
  • 19 hours ago

Description Position at Savers / Value Village Job Title: Customer Service Associate Pay Range: Our starting pay ranges from $21.20 to $22.35 depending on job duty/position. $21.20 = Sales Clerk,...

Receptionist

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 20 hours ago

Position Summary Equipment Experts, Inc. is seeking a Receptionist to add to our team in Lakewood, WA. As a Receptionist at Equipment Experts Inc., you will be the first point of contact for our...

Guest Services/ Front Desk Associate - WorldMark Discovery Bay Resort

  • Port Townsend, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Port Townsend, WA
  • 1 day ago

WorldMark Discovery Bay Resort is hiring for Guest Services/ Front Desk Associate, Full Time. $500 SIGN ON BONUS (Pay Out: $100 on 30 day, $200 on 90 day, and $200 on 180 day) OPEN INTERVIEW/ WALK...

Receptionist- help-busy roofing company

  • Snohomish, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Snohomish, WA
  • 1 day ago

Busy roofing company seeking receptionist/administrative assistant. Job Duties would include: -Roofing Experience a huge plus, but not necessary. We will train. -Taking all incoming office calls...

Clinical Concierge Receptionist

  • Mill Creek, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Mill Creek, WA
  • 1 day ago

You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers,...

Patient Services Representative - Eye Care

  • Kirkland, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Kirkland, WA
  • 1 day ago

Wage Range: $22.14 - $35.43 per hour $3000.00 bonus for full-time and pro-rated for part-time. Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one...

Front Desk Assistant

  • Silverdale, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Silverdale, WA
  • 1 day ago

Overview Come join our team as a Dental Front Office Assistant! This position is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to do what YOU love and get paid to do it! You will enjoy a fulfilling...

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Salary for Switchboard Operator Jobs in Washington

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

Highest Education Level

Switchboard Operators in Washington 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 Washington
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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