Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)

Top 3 dispatcher Jobs

Dispatcher (Remote) - X2F - Columbus,OH
Dispatcher (Remote) Los Angeles, California, United States $ 5,000.00 - 5,500.00 (US Dollar) Position: Telepresence Operator Reserved for Individuals Only and Open to Americans Put your skills to use in any state in America.
Entry-Level Freight Dispatcher (Remote) – Earn $2,200 to $3,000 Weekly ($114,400–$156,000 Annually) - American Logistics Authority - Columbus,OH
Entry-Level Freight Dispatcher (Remote) We are hiring motivated individuals to join our logistics team as Freight Dispatchers. This is a remote position with strong income potential. Candidates must already understand dispatching...
Records Administrator - Insight Global - Columbus,OH
Job Description Job Description The Records Administrator (RA) enters information from digital maintenance and documents into the computerized maintenance tracking system and participates in peer-to-peer training as needed. The TA...

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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