May work part time or full time
May work 'split-shifts.' For example, they might work during peak calling times in the late morning and then again in the early evening, with time off in between
May work days, evenings, weekends, and holidaysHelp place local and long distance phone calls
Switchboard operators work for businesses, not telephone companies
May work days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and split shifts
TELEPHONE OPERATORS frequently:
Sit for long periods of time
Repeat movements over and over
Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
It is important that TELEPHONE OPERATORS be able to:
Speak clearly so listeners can understand
Understand the speech of another person
