Switchboard Operator

Job ID: 2617120 Location: Washington, DC, US Date Posted: 2026\-09\-22 Category: Customer Support Subcategory: Call Center Support Schedule: Full\-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: No Minimum Clearance Required: None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust Potential for Remote Work: ORA\_REMOTE Description Position Overview SAIC is looking for outstanding Switchboard candidates to join our Defense \& Civilian Sector in support of the US Department of Transportation. The DOT Switchboard Agent is the first line of contact with the DOT customer base. Switchboard Operator Duties and Responsibilities Answer Incoming Calls + Switchboard operators answer incoming calls and redirect calls to the appropriate DOT department, using the Switchboard Directory and other DOT resources + Research the DOT intranet and/or internet to assist with providing the caller with information Clerical Tasks + Record calls daily in spreadsheet + Research, collect, and verify Switchboard Directory information for customers and DOT personnel + Maintain the Switchboard Directory to ensure accuracy of phone numbers, email addresses or websites Train new staff Qualifications Required Experience: High school diploma and 2 years of working experience required Must have 1 year of experience providing customer service support in a business organization Excellent phone skills Top\-notch communication and listening skills Basic computer proficiency Experience in a customer service role (preferred) Must possess a High School Diploma Degree may be substituted with 2 additional years of related experience Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance * U.S. citizenship required Target salary range: Up to $40,000\. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.