Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)

Top 3 dispatcher Jobs

Dispatcher - Watchpoint Logistics, Inc. - Milpitas, CA
Dispatcher Job Duties * Plans and schedules freight for transport * Works closely with drivers, helping to ensure transportation deadlines are met * Provides accurate instructions/information and ...
Dispatcher - VIP STAFF - Miami, FL
- Receive and assist drivers in the office - Register loads in the Magaya System - Manage communications with the winery and the other departments - Manage appointments and schedules in outlook ...
Local P&D Dispatcher - Up to $16/Hr - El Paso, TX - MVT Holdings - El Paso, TX
... Delivery Dispatcher is responsible for supporting drivers after hours, identifying issues, and using critical thinking skills to find solutions. They will work together with Operations teams to ...

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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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.