Dispatcher Jobs in Virginia

A Dispatcher in the maintenance and installation industry plays a vital role in coordinating maintenance and installation tasks. They are responsible for receiving service requests, scheduling technicians for jobs, and ensuring that technicians are informed about their assignments. Additionally, they might also handle inventory management, monitor progress of tasks, and manage customer concerns. They interact with clients, installation and maintenance technicians, and other industry professionals on a regular basis, making strong communication and organizational skills a must.

Critical skills for a Dispatcher include problem-solving, multitasking, proficiency with dispatching software and tools, and customer service. Some certifications that can boost a dispatcher's credibility are the Certified Telecommunicator (CT) from National Academies of Emergency Dispatch (NAED) and the Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) certification for those dealing with emergency maintenance situations. Prior experience in roles like Customer Service Representative, Administrative Assistant, or Maintenance Technician can provide valuable industry knowledge and skillset for a Dispatcher role.

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Service Dispatcher

  • Newport News, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Newport News, VA
  • 1 day ago

Service Coordinators perform scheduling, dispatching, and purchasing for customers and Service Technicians....

Plumbing Service Coordinator

  • Newport News, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Newport News, VA
  • 5 days ago

Service Coordinators perform scheduling, dispatching, and purchasing for customers and Service Technicians....

Service Coordinator

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 8 days ago

Baker Roofing Company Service Coordinator Baker Roofing invests in our employees by empowering success and offering training courses. We value our employees by providing competitive benefits,...

Service Coordinator-Richmond, VA

  • Richmond, VA
  • 20 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 20 days ago

Dispatch scheduled events, warranty, start-up, load banking, special testing, battery replacements, and scheduled maintenance Ensure quality oriented and timely PM completions, start-ups, and service...

Dispatcher

  • Winchester, VA
  • 21 days ago
  • Winchester, VA
  • 21 days ago

an incredible team of people Sunbelt Rentals--the fastest growing rental business in North America--is seeking a Dispatcher....

Service Coordinator

  • Richmond, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 30+ days ago

Responsibilities: Answer incoming service calls and schedule technicians to perform preventive maintenance and service repairs....

Title: Maintenance Dispatcher- Club Wyndham Patriots Place Resort

  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 45+ days ago

Radio Dispatch skills required....

Maintenance Dispatcher- Club Wyndham Patriots Place Resort

  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 45+ days ago

Radio Dispatch skills required....

Dispatcher

  • Manassas, VA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Manassas, VA
  • 60+ days ago

Furr is seeking a skilled and organized Dispatcher to play a pivotal role in ensuring our field technicians are dispatched efficiently and effectively....

Field Service Coordinator

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 60+ days ago

Hepaco, a Clean Harbors company, in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Field Service Coordinator-- responsible for the direction of employees and resources to perform duties associated with field service...

Public Safety Dispatcher

  • Lexington, VA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Lexington, VA
  • 60+ days ago

Prior dispatch center experience is preferred....

Maintenance Dispatcher

  • Radford, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Radford, VA
  • 30+ days ago

Position Title: Maintenance Dispatcher Position Description: The Maintenance Dispatch team serves as the centralized communication hub for all maintenance-related issues and needs....

Service Coordinator

  • Dulles, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Dulles, VA
  • 45+ days ago

POSITION SUMMARY The Service Coordinator is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely billing and invoicing, monitoring customer accounts and handling customer inquiries and resolving billing...

QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or GED equivalent Valid Drivers License 2+ years of related experience in customer service or dispatching 2+ years of related experience with data entry, scheduling...

DEAN FLUOR Operation Dispatcher / Planner Scheduler

  • Tysons Corner, VA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Tysons Corner, VA
  • 60+ days ago

Overview WORK CONTROL COORDINATOR / OPERATIONS DISPATCHER: Responsibilities Managing and maintaining Project files; coordinating work control meetings with project team members Generating daily and...

Demographic Data for Virginia

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Salary for Dispatcher Jobs in Virginia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMaintenanceAndInstallation research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Dispatcher positions.



Highest Education Level

Dispatchers in Virginia offer the following education background
High School or GED
32.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.0%
Associate's Degree
18.0%
Bachelor's Degree
16.6%
Master's Degree
3.8%
Some College
2.0%
Some High School
0.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Dispatchers in Virginia
1-2 years
34.4%
Less than 1 year
24.2%
None
20.3%
2-4 years
13.4%
4-6 years
7.7%


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