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Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

Also known as: Aircraft Dispatcher, Airplane Dispatch Clerk, Alarm Operator, Assistant Chief Train Dispatcher, Auto Service Dispatcher, Automobile or Truck Rental Dispatcher, Burglar Alarm Operator, Bus and Trolley Dispatcher, Bus Starter, Cab Starter

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.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Less than High School11%
High School Diploma62%
Some College7%
Associate's Degree11%
Bachelor's Degree9%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None28%
Up to 1 month2%
1-3 months4%
3-6 months19%
6 months - 1 year9%
1-2 years14%
2-4 years13%
4-6 years6%
6-8 years2%
8-10 years4%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None1%
Up to 1 month36%
1-3 months36%
3-6 months17%
6 months - 1 year1%
1-2 years2%
2-4 years2%
4-6 years4%

How AI Impacts Each Task

13 tasks analyzed

Monitor personnel or equipment locations and utilization to coordinate service and schedules.

Schedule or dispatch workers, work crews, equipment, or service vehicles to appropriate locations, according to customer requests, specifications, or needs, using radios or telephones.

Oversee all communications within specifically assigned territories.

Relay work orders, messages, or information to or from work crews, supervisors, or field inspectors, using telephones or two-way radios.

Confer with customers or supervising personnel to address questions, problems, or requests for service or equipment.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

DependabilityAttention to DetailStress ToleranceSelf ControlIntegrityIndependenceInitiativeLeadershipAdaptability/FlexibilityPersistenceCooperationAchievement/Effort

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$48,880

per year

Mean Wage

$53,150

per year

Employment

211K

workers

Wage Range

$34,600 - $76,130

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$34,600Median: $48,880$76,130
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