Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)

Top 3 dispatcher Jobs

Dispatcher - Draxler Transport Inc - Marshfield, WI
Draxler Transport, Inc is looking for a dispatcher . This position requires satisfying both customer and driver needs while maintaining company revenue expectations. The applicant must possess the ...
Seasonal Chef/Shuttle Driver/Dispatcher, Sled Driver/Carpenter - Black Ops - Valdez, AK
Chef / Shuttle Driver / Dispatcher / Sled Driver / CarpenterWANT to see ALASKA?Black Ops is hiring for the 2025 Heli Ski Season in March-AprilPositions include: Chef, Shuttle Driver/ Dispatcher , Sled ...
Store Stock Associate: Now Hiring - Genuine Parts Company - Anchorage, AK
Pulls all orders for the dispatcher , regarding parts to be delivered by our drivers to wholesale customers. Also pulls for the demands of the main counter retail/wholesale customers and will-call as ...

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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