Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)

Top 3 dispatcher Jobs

  • Dispatcher Customer Service Representative - KaufmanIT, Inc. - Irvine, CA

    The Dispatcher reports to the Service Manager and is responsible for attaining maximum utilization of the internal and field technicians through daily dispatch of service requests. The dispatcher ...

  • 2nd Shift Dispatcher - Carter Express - Andersonville, TN

    Dispatcher Department: Operations Job Status: Full-Time Reports to: Shift Supervisor Monday - Friday | 2nd Shift | Weekends as needed | 3PM - 11PM or 2PM - 10PM POSITION SUMMARY The Dispatcher ...

  • CSR/Dispatcher - America's Plumbing Co. - Sacramento, CA

    4878 Pasadena Ave Suite 1 Sacramento, CA. 95841 Established plumbing company is in search of a Reliable Dispatcher /CSR no experience necessary. Our office personnel are responsible for setting ...

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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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