Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)

Top 3 dispatcher Jobs

Medical Courier - Reliable Couriers - Columbus,OH
20 S 3rd Street - [Delivery Driver] - Competitive Hourly Pay ($27 - $36 per hour) / FT & PT Availability / Flexible Scheduling to Accommodate Preferences - As a Medical Courier, you will: Transport medical specimens, supplies, and equipment in...
Courier (Driver) - Senpex - Columbus,OH
[Delivery Driver] - Earn Up to $27/hr (Weekly Pay + 100% Tips) / Flexible Hours / Tailored Delivery Routes / Use Your Own Vehicle - As a Courier at Senpex, you will: Deliver packages to customers in a timely and professional manner; Maintain...
Courier/DOT-1 - FedEx - Columbus,OH
FedEx - Up to $25.11/hour - - Responsibilities: Deliver and pick up packages using company vehicles; Check shipments for conformance to FedEx service features; Provide related customer service and assist with other duties as assigned ...

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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