Telephone operators operate computerized telephone systems to advance and assist the completion of telephone calls. They are employed by telephone companies.

directory assistance operator, telephone operator, telephone service assistant, toll operator.

• Operate telephone systems to advance and complete customers' telephone calls such as long distance, pay telephone, mobile radio/telephone, person to person and emergency calls
• Operate computerized directory listing systems or consult printed directories to provide directory assistance for customers
• Arrange teleconferences, provide emergency services and relay phone service to people with disabilities
• Calculate billing charges and record billing information.

Castlegar, Cranbrook, Fernie, Grand Forks, Kimberley, Nelson, Rossland, Trail, Creston

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