Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)

Top 3 dispatcher Jobs

Warehouse Processor/Dispatcher/Handler - In2U - Fort Worth, TX
IN2U, a nationwide HR Solutions company, is hiring Warehouse Processors (RF Scanners) , Material Handler (Wrappers) and Dispatcher for a large electronic appliances Distribution Center in north Fort ...
Overnight Dispatcher - GLOBAL PARKING SYSTEMS - Kenner, LA
Full Time Dispatcher -Overnight (Saturday - Wednesday Only ) The starting pay for this position is $18.00 an hour + 2$ shift Differential. This is a Full-Time position. The dispatcher strategically ...
Dispatcher (1094) - Kooner Fleet Management Solutions - Lee's Summit, MO
We are currently hiring for a Dispatcher based out of our corporate office in Lee's Summit, MO. We are looking for a reliable Dispatcher to act as a communication point for emergency and non ...

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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