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Transportation

Transportation Dispatcher

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.

Annual openings

385

Median wage

$54,070

Typical education

High school (GED)

Growth 2026–2032

+4%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

High school (GED)

Credential requirement

No certification is required or expected for this job.

Work experience

Extensive on-the-job training and experience, often as a Truck Driver, is expected.

Employer competency information

  • Feedback from employers identifies the following competencies as being critical to success: excellent communication and organization skills.
Dispatcher provides opportunities for Truck Drivers to advance in their career without needing to be on the road.
Some dispatchers for buses have experience as a bus drivers and some can be an entry-level job.

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Automation exposure

Moderate exposure

Some routine tasks may shift as tools improve, but the role is likely to adapt.

A typical day

  1. Confer with customers or supervising personnel to address questions, problems, or requests for service or equipment.
  2. Receive or prepare work orders.
  3. Record and maintain files or records of customer requests, work or services performed, charges, expenses, inventory, or other dispatch information.
  4. Arrange for necessary repairs to restore service and schedules.
  5. Advise personnel about traffic problems, such as construction areas, accidents, congestion, weather conditions, or other hazards.
  6. Prepare daily work and run schedules.
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