Switchboard Operator Jobs in Springfield, IL

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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Retail Loss Prevention Customer Service Associate II

  • Springfield, IL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 1 hour ago

HomeGoods At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. Youll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and...

Customer Service Associate

  • Chatham, IL (10 miles from Springfield, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chatham, IL (10 miles from Springfield, IL)
  • 7 days 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

  • Springfield, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 8 days 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

  • Springfield, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 13 days ago

Overview Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care is a leading operator of assisted living, and memory care communities in 25 locations in Illinois, Indiana, and Florida. We are the...

Front Desk Receptionist

  • Springfield, IL
  • 17 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 17 days ago

Familia Dental Title: Front Desk Receptionist Date: 03/27/2025 Job ID: 3077251 Relocation: No Degree: Not Specified Salary: Job Types: Receptionist Location: SPRINGFIELD IL First Name Last Name...

Retail Loss Prevention Customer Service Associate I

  • Springfield, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 45+ days ago

HomeGoods At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. Youll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and...

Customer Service Associate

  • Springfield, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Overview The Customer Service Associate performs a wide variety of customer service duties related to medical supplies, equipment, and products. Duties will be performed mainly in an office...

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Chatham, IL (10 miles from Springfield, IL)
  • 26 days ago
  • Chatham, IL (10 miles from Springfield, IL)
  • 26 days ago

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate Company: Walgreens Location: CHATHAM, IL Date Posted: 3/4/25, 6:41 AM Job Description: Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience....

Receptionist (Part Time)

  • Springfield, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work! Provides administrative support to a funeral home, cemetery, crematory or...

Retail Customer Service Associate

  • Springfield, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 30+ days 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...

PRN Receptionist

  • Springfield, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 45+ days ago

support, as requested....

Solar Appointment Setter

  • Springfield, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Everything we do at Sunrun is driven by a determination to transform the way we power our lives. We know that starts at the individual employee level. We strive to foster an environment you can...

Front Desk Coordinator/Reception

  • Springfield, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 90+ days ago

The key functional responsibility of the Front Desk Coordinator is to manage the first impression of the practice for all patients and guests. As the Front Desk Coordinator is the usually the...

Optical Receptionist

  • Springfield, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 90+ days ago

The key functional responsibility of the Optical Receptionist is to manage the first impression of the practice for all patients and guests. The Optical Receptionist is the usually the first...

Demographic Data for Springfield, IL

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Salary for Switchboard Operator Jobs in Springfield, IL

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Highest Education Level

Switchboard Operators in Springfield, IL 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 Springfield, IL
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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