Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)

Top 3 dispatcher Jobs

Dispatcher - Statewide Materials - Bridgeport, TX
Dispatcher Job posting Bridgeport, TX About us Statewide Materials Transport is a Texas-based trucking company with headquarters located in the Austin area, as well as local offices in Bridgeport ...
Information Technology Managed Service Provider Dispatcher - Key Methods, LLC - Wenatchee, WA
Information Technology Managed Service Provider Dispatcher - (Wenatchee , Washington) Company Description: Key Methods is one of the premier IT support companies in North Central Washington. We ...
Dispatcher - Cargomatic - Long Beach, CA
Port Dispatcher - Long Beach - must have Port/Drayage experience Cargomatic is seeking an experienced Port Dispatcher to join our growing team in Long Beach! As a Port Dispatcher , you'll be ...

What Dispatchers Do

Schedule and dispatch workers, work crews, equipment, or service vehicles for conveyance of materials, freight, or passengers, or for normal installation, service, or emergency repairs rendered outside the place of business. Duties may include using radio, telephone, or computer to transmit assignments and compiling statistics and reports on work progress.

Dispatcher Salaries

2020 employment: 192,100
May 2021 median annual wage: $44,050

Job Outlook for Dispatchers

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

Number of new jobs: 8,300
Growth rate: 4 percent (Slower than average)

How to Become a Dispatcher

Education and training:

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
Work experience in a related occupation: None
Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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