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 Coordinator

  • Richmond, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 4 days ago

Assist with the scheduling and dispatching of field labor force to meet customer needs and expectations based on the nature of the call (Emergency, Preventive Maintenance, available resources and customer...

Service Coordinator-Richmond, VA

  • Richmond, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 5 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
  • 6 days ago
  • Winchester, VA
  • 6 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
  • 20 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 20 days ago

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

Dispatcher

  • Manassas, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Manassas, VA
  • 45+ 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 Scheduler

  • Mount Sidney, VA
  • 22 days ago
  • Mount Sidney, VA
  • 22 days ago

#WeAreONEOK - Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused. JOB SUMMARY Job...

Maintenance Dispatcher

  • Radford, VA
  • 23 days ago
  • Radford, VA
  • 23 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....

SES Dispatcher - 7pm-7am Shift

  • Springfield, VA
  • 25 days ago
  • Springfield, VA
  • 25 days ago

Our Security and Emergency Services department is currently seeking an experienced Emergency Dispatcher to manage multiple Security & EMS systems from a central location....

Title: Maintenance Dispatcher - Club Wyndham Patriots Place Resort

  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 30+ days ago

Radio Dispatch skills required....

Maintenance Dispatcher - Club Wyndham Patriots Place Resort

  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 30+ days ago

Radio Dispatch skills required....

Service Coordinator

  • Dulles, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dulles, VA
  • 30+ 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...

Dispatcher

  • Manassas, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Manassas, VA
  • 45+ days ago

As a Dispatcher youll have: A proven track record in customer service/dispatch. At least 2 years of Dispatch experience in a residential home service setting....

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.

Highest Education Level

Dispatchers in Virginia offer the following education background
High School or GED
32.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.1%
Associate's Degree
17.9%
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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