Dispatcher Jobs in Washington

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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HVAC Dispatcher

  • Auburn, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Auburn, WA
  • 1 day ago

HVAC Dispatcher Absolute Heating & Cooling, Inc....

Dispatcher

  • Marysville, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Marysville, WA
  • 3 days ago

A successful Dispatcher will adhere to WS safety policies, relevant state and regional laws and regulations....

Market Logistics Dispatcher

  • Fife, WA
  • 26 days ago
  • Fife, WA
  • 26 days ago

tools to customers across assigned market or geography Orchestrates the transfer of equipment and consumables across the defined market as needed Creates and monitors drivers schedules Works with Dispatch...

Flight & Operations Dispatcher

  • Ellensburg, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ellensburg, WA
  • 30+ days ago

The Role: The Flight & Operations Dispatcher is responsible for operating several support functions associated with flight activities including scheduling of flights, dispatching, data collection, flight...

Dispatcher I - HVAC

  • Seattle, WA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 60+ days ago

Assist new technicians in employment policies and procedures as they relate to dispatch. Assist other dispatchers by handling phone/radio overflow when necessary....

Police Radio Dispatcher I

  • Spokane, WA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 90+ days ago

The examination will consist of a Dispatcher exam, with scoring weight assigned as follows: Police Radio Dispatcher Examination 100% EXAMINATION DETAILS: This is an online examination and will require...

Demographic Data for Washington

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Dispatcher Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Grand Central Dispatch (GCD) Free Course
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Field Service Dispatcher Console for Dispatchers
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Freight Dispatcher Course
This Course is designed to help the student understand the day to day freight dispatcher's role.This Course will help you understand the trucking industry jargon and back office freight...

Salary for Dispatcher Jobs in Washington

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 Washington 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
16.7%
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 Washington
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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