Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)

Top 3 dispatcher Jobs

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...
Dispatcher James Patient Transportation - Ohio State University - Columbus,OH
...Dispatcher, Transportation, Patient, Dispatch, Transport, Driver, Education...
Dispatcher - Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers - Grove City,OH
The Dispatcher plays a meaningful role in managing our towing resources to keep our vehicle pickups and deliveries running smoothly, which optimizes branch productivity. The incumbent will provide outstanding customer service to our towing partners...

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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