Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)

Top 3 dispatcher Jobs

Dispatcher - Alpha Dedicated Cargo - Commerce, CA
Dispatcher Duties and Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities of a Dispatcher depend on what type of Dispatcher a person is, a service or emergency services Dispatcher . Some general ...
Home Services Dispatcher - All Temperatures Controlled, Inc. - Los Angeles, CA
All Temperatures Controlled, Inc. is currently hiring for a full-time Home Services Dispatcher to answer phones, schedule service calls, and assist with other office tasks as needed in the Chatsworth ...
Field Dispatcher - STG Logistics - Worcester, NY
Description As a Dispatcher , you will be responsible for scheduling freight deliveries and arranging the daily pickups of shipments. The Dispatcher communicates with customers daily to record ...

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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