Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)

Top 3 dispatcher Jobs

Dispatcher - New York Blood Center - Long Island City, NY
Ensure high degree of customer service. Document activities and monitor equipment. Qualifications Education: Two years college coursework or
Dispatcher - ESCOT Bus Lines - Clearwater, FL
Hourly pay 12.00-14.00. Health Insurance, vacation, 401k and room for advancement available after 90 days. We are motivated to fill this position
Dispatcher - Bayview Limousine - Tukwila, WA
It's a vital role requiring knowledge of the area (especially King/Pierce/Snohomish Counties) and computer skills to ensure punctual on-time service

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

2014 employment: 199,500
May 2015 median annual wage: $37,150

Job Outlook for Dispatchers

Projected employment change, 2014–24:

Number of new jobs: 8,800
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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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.