Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)

Top 3 dispatcher Jobs

Dispatcher (ONSITE) - SkySource Solutions - Linden, CA
We are seeking to hire a Dispatcher to dispatch fright trucks for our growing fortune 500 fertilizer and soil company! In this role, you will be earning $20.00 per hour as a Dispatcher . Requirements ...
Dispatcher - Fidelity Transportation of Michigan, INC. - Farmington Hills, MI
We are looking to hire a manual dispatcher to join our team. PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION - Contract to hire. This opportunity is to build routes manually using the phone to dispatch drivers ...
Dispatcher - Maui Disposal Service - Kahului, HI
Maui Disposal is seeking experienced Dispatchers to join our growing team. This position will be responsible for the hauling of disposal and recycling services in a safe and timely manner while ...

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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