Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)
Top 3 dispatcher Jobs
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Dispatcher
- The Parking Spot
- Columbus,OH
Since its inception, The Parking Spot has made superior airport parking experiences easy and affordable by focusing on hospitality. Now with more than 25 years in business, The Parking Spot has cemented itself as the leading near-airport Parking...
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Care Partner Ohio
- CareCar
- Pickerington,OH
5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Care Partners in your region will begin taking rides on January 1, 2025. Sign up in advance to start earning immediately. At CareCar, our Care Partners are independent...
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Safety Manager (90% travel)
- RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc.
- Columbus,OH
Title: Health & Safety Supervisor Classification: Exempt About the Organization RoadSafe Traffic Systems is the largest national provider of traffic safety products and services in the United States. RoadSafe serves...
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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