Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)

Top 3 dispatcher Jobs

Dispatcher - CSV NOW - Las Vegas, NV
As a Dispatcher , you will play a crucial role in coordinating and managing the daily operations of our transportation services. We want to hear from you if you have excellent communication skills ...
Part-time- Dispatcher - Priority Medical Transport - North Platte, NE
Part-time Dispatcher Provide essential dispatch communications. Responsible for maintaining effective and efficient communications between the dispatch center, EMS personnel, management, hospitals ...
PM- Tankwagon Dispatcher - Beaudry Oil and Service, Inc - Elk River, MN
PM Tank Wagon Dispatcher Job Type: Full-time, Monday- Friday, 2pm-8pm, On-call until 5am On-Call every other weekend rotation Location: Elk River Beaudry Oil & Propane is currently looking for a ...

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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