Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)

Top 3 dispatcher Jobs

Customer Service Representative - XPO Logistics - Columbus,OH
Customer Service Representative What you'll need to succeed as a Customer Service Representative at XPO Minimum qualifications: 2 years of customer service experience Strong computer, typing and 10-key skills Experience with Microsoft...
Logistics Operator (1st shift) Monday to Friday: 10AM to 6:30PM ) - Cerelia Bakery - Columbus,OH
Cerelia Usa Job Opportunity Cerelia USA has just opened the doors to our new state-of-the-art production plant in Whitehall, Ohio and we are hiring! The new facility is dedicated to the retail product portfolio with a specialization...
UPS - Warehouse Worker/Package Handler $21+/hr - UPS - Columbus,OH
UPS is seeking Warehouse Workers / Package Handlers to assist with sorting, loading, unloading, and processing packages in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Warehouse Workers are responsible for unloading packages from delivery trucks and trailers,...

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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