Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)

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  • DISPATCHER (FULL TIME) - SSC Services for Education - Stephenville, TX

    SSC We are hiring immediately for a full time DISPATCHER position.Location: TAMU Tarleton - 503 N Neblett Avenue, Stephenville, TX 76401 Note: online applications accepted only.Schedule: Full time ...

  • Office Coordinator - Arrow Workforce Solutions - Las Vegas, NV

    Dispatch Position: * Dispatch electrical labor tickets to electricians and update crew sheets. * Communicate with the service desk about wait times and respond to inquiries. * Assist with check-in ...

  • Local Contract Radiology Technologist - $38-44 per hour - LanceSoft - Phoenix, AZ

    Regularly communicate with dispatch and management. Communicate efficiently and interact professionally with peers, supervisory staff, and clients. Maintain vehicle and x‐ray equipment. Perform and ...

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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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