Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)

Top 3 dispatcher Jobs

Warehouse Yard Coordinator / Dispatcher - Lasership - Lockbourne,OH
Location Details: 1260 Collings Dr., Lockbourne, OH 43137Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour, depending on experienceShift: Wednesday - Saturday from 7:00 PM to 3:30 AM. Hours subject to change based on the needs of the business.
Solutions Specialist - Remote - Optum - Dublin,OH
Explore opportunities with CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're dedicated to crafting and delivering innovative hospital and pharmacy solutions for better patient outcomes across the entire continuum of care. With...
Data Entry Clerk (100% Remote) - RemoteOnline - Columbus,OH
About the job Data Entry Clerk (100% Remote) We are looking for a Data Entry Clerk to join our team. Candidate must be reliable as you will be responsible for inputting data and making changes to existing data in digital databases. You...

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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