Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)

Top 3 dispatcher Jobs

Dispatcher - 5280 Waste Solutions - Denver, CO
Dispatcher Position Summary: A Dispatcher is responsible for the coordination of the utilization of drivers, trucks, and containers to create capacity, maximize productivity, and ensure prompt ...
HVAC Dispatcher - Temp Control - Nashville, TN
A dispatcher or customer service representative, will act as a liaison, provide product/services information and resolve any emerging problems that our customer accounts might face with accuracy and ...
Customer Service Representative/Scheduler/Dispatcher - Hubbard's Maid Service - Savannah, GA
Our home cleaning company is on the hunt for a talented Scheduler and Dispatcher to join our dynamic team. As a vital part of our operations, you'll be responsible for coordinating logistics ...

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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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.