Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)

Top 3 dispatcher Jobs

Dispatcher - Benrich Service Company Inc - Costa Mesa, CA
Dispatcher We are looking for a customer-oriented service Dispatcher . The dispatcher will act as a liaison, between clients and field technicians. They will take all incoming emergency service calls ...
Dispatcher - Motor Vehicle (Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA) - PD Systems LLC - Tacoma, WA
Dispatcher - Motor Vehicle Location : Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA Pay Rate: $27.98 The Dispatcher is responsible for the assignment of motor vehicles and drivers for conveyance of fright or ...
Luxury Transportation Dispatcher - Hermes Worldwide Inc - Commerce City, CO
Because we are known for our excellent customer service, Hermes Worldwide is looking for an experienced dispatcher who can: * Juggle a busy transportation dispatch board * Assign work fairly to all ...

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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