Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)

Top 3 dispatcher Jobs

Dispatcher - United Rentals - Columbus,OH
United Rentals - - Responsibilities: Daily scheduling of UR drivers and outside haulers with proactive forward planning; Manage constant change to the daily schedule to meet customer demands; Communicate driver schedules and expectations;...
Medical Center Security Dispatcher - FOP OLC - Ohio State University - Columbus,OH
Medical Center Security Dispatcher - FOP OLC Department This position is responsible for managing and operating all aspects of the Security Control Center. Receives and/or relays radio communications, telephone calls, pages, overhead...
Night Dispatch Service Specialist - FT - Work From Home - Clarion Home Services Group - Columbus,OH
[Call Center / Remote] - Anywhere in U.S. / Generous Pay / Schedule: Sun = 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM CT + Mon thru Thu: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM CT / Opportunities for career growth - As a Night Dispatch Service Specialist at Clarion Home Services Group,...

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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