Standard Occupational Classification System Item

Group Detailed
Code 43-2011
Title Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service
Definition Operate telephone business systems equipment or switchboards to relay incoming, outgoing, and interoffice calls. May supply information to callers and record messages." Broad,43-2020,Telephone Operators, Detailed,43-2021,Telephone Operators,"Provide information by accessing alphabetical, geographical, or other directories. Assist customers with special billing requests, such as charges to a third party and credits or refunds for incorrectly dialed numbers or bad connections. May handle emergency calls and assist children or people with physical disabilities to make telephone calls." Broad,43-2090,Miscellaneous Communications Equipment Operators, Detailed,43-2099,"Communications Equipment Operators, All Other
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