Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)

Top 3 dispatcher Jobs

Asset Manager - Wallick Communities - New Albany,OH
Description Asset Manager Location: Wallick Corporate Office (New Albany, OH) Job Type: Full-Time Make a Difference—And Own Your Future Join Wallick Communities, a 100% employee-owned company with over...
Dispatcher - Transdev - Columbus,OH
Transdev is hiring a Dispatcher for our Columbus, Ohio location for our COTA contract. The Dispatcher oversees road service through communication with Operators and provides customer support to the clients. We are seeking customer service-oriented...
RETAIL DISTRICT MANAGER UNASSIGNED COLUMBUS, OH (FUTURE GROWTH) - Dollar General - Columbus,OH
Work Where You Matter At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store...

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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