Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)

Top 3 dispatcher Jobs

Dispatcher - WillScot - Columbus,OH
divh2Dispatcher/h2pThe Dispatcher will own all aspects of the transactional logistics schedule and office responsibilities for their assigned territory including supervised personnel. They will be a key decision maker in determining which...
Dispatcher - CoolSys - Columbus,OH
The Dispatcher is responsible for overseeing the daily coordination and distribution of work to Technicians, ensuring efficient service delivery, and supporting dispatch team operations. This role acts as a key point of contact between dispatchers,...
TP- DC DISPATCHER - TP Mechanical - Columbus,OH
TP DC DISPATCHER Position Summary: The Dispatcher for TP Mechanical's Distribution Center will be responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and routing deliveries of materials, equipment, and prefabricated assemblies to our projects and...

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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