Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)

Top 3 dispatcher Jobs

Dispatcher - Maxim Crane Works - Portland, OR
Job Title: Dispatcher Address: 1601 NE COLUMBIA BLVD, Portland, Oregon 97211 Job Description: Dispatcher for Mobile Crane
Dispatcher - Martin Transportation Systems - Byron Center, MI
communication and computer skills (satellite tracking and TMW dispatch software
Dispatcher - The Wills Group - La Plata, MD
Utilizing several sources of information including a variety of data bases accessed via a personal computer, map books, and general knowledge of

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.