Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)

Top 3 dispatcher Jobs

Dispatcher - United Rentals - Columbus,OH
Dispatcher If you'd like the chance to make your mark with the world's largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals! As a Dispatcher, you will be tasked with organizing the daily dispatch of...
Dispatcher - Geodis - Columbus,OH
Dispatcher GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and...
Entry-Level Freight Dispatcher Weekly Pay: $1,800 to $3,200+ - American Logistics Authority - Columbus,OH
Entry-Level Freight Dispatcher We are currently hiring motivated and detail-oriented individuals to join our team as Independent Freight Dispatchers. What "Entry-Level" Means: If you already have basic freight dispatching...

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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