Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)

Top 3 dispatcher Jobs

Transportation Dispatcher - OTTO TRUCKING INC - Mesa, AZ
We are seeking a dispatcher to work in our corporate office in Mesa, Arizona.. Salary will be negotiable depending on experience and skills. Key Responsibilities : * Strong verbal and written ...
Auto Insurance Help Dispatcher - Government Employees Insurance Company - Byron, GA
Emergency Roadside Service Dispatcher Salary: $16.90 per hour / $34,053 annually We're growing here at GEICO, and we want you to grow with us! If you're the kind of person who likes to help provide ...
Public Safety Dispatcher I/II Flex - Lateral - City of Corona, CA - Corona, CA
DESCRIPTION Public Safety Dispatcher II: $5,445 - $6,618 monthly We are not just a public safety agency - we are a dynamic team of individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact on our ...

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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