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Communication Equipment Operators

Communication Equipment Operators

  • Ideal for those who love helping others and solving communication challenges.
  • Play a vital role in connecting people and providing essential information.
  • Unique chance to assist in emergencies and offer special support to those in need.
💰 Earn $55K-$82K
📚 High School Diploma or GED

Overview

All communications equipment operators not listed separately. Communications equipment operators may work as dispatchers, front desk clerks, emergency dispatchers and receptionists. They use telephone and computer equipment to assist others with questions or problems. Non-emergency dispatchers may work for telephone companies, businesses or trucking companies.

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Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Career Prospects

Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

6 months to 1 year

Job Openings

200 Annually

Earnings

$75,910

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Day-to-Day

  • Listen to customer requests, referring to alphabetical or geographical directories to answer questions and provide telephone information.
  • Suggest and check alternate spellings, locations, or listing formats to customers lacking details or complete information.
  • Offer special assistance to persons such as those who are unable to dial or who are in emergency situations.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Using data or completing tasks
  • Relating with or serving others

You are skilled in 💫

  • Service Orientation
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Critical Thinking
  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening

You value 🙏

  • Having support
  • Having freedom
  • Personal relationships

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