Operations & Logistics · Chicago, IL

Dispatcher jobs in Chicago, IL

Dispatchers assign drivers and equipment to loads, monitor routes in real time, and absorb schedule changes, keeping fleets and field crews on track through the day.

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$20–$39/hr
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$57k
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ServiceNow Platform Administrator

Nelson Frank · Chicago, IL · Full-time
$100k - $120k

We are looking for a knowledgeable ServiceNow Developer to enhance our platform's capabilities and streamline client processes. In this remote role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining Servic…

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$38.41k - $65.85k

it’s about creating perfect places that improve people’s lives. Transform the everyday with us! Our Service Coordinator / Dispatchers coordinate the delivery of onsite and remote service activities for our customers from…

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POLICE COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR I

City of Chicago · Chicago, IL · Full-time
$53.34k

Enters incident or service request information using a computer console and forwards to Police Communications Operator II for dispatching Operates a two-screen police dispatch console and telephone equipment to receive a…

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Day Dispatcher - Intermodal Drayage

JDSB Trucking, LLC · Chicago, IL · Full-time
$55k - $65k

Day Dispatcher – Intermodal Drayage Pay: $55,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year Schedule: Monday–Friday, day shift ([6:00 AM – 5:00 PM] — drayage moves early) Location: 100% in-office — Chicago Yard, 5240 W 47th St, Chicago, I…

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Entry-Level Freight Dispatcher - $1,200-$2,500 Weekly

American Logistics Authority · Cicero, IL · Full-time
$1,200 - $2,500 per week

ntry-Level Freight Dispatcher – $1,200–$2,500 Weekly We are seeking reliable and organized individuals for an Entry-Level Freight Dispatcher opportunity. This is an independent contractor role supporting owner-operators…

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Night Dispatcher - Intermodal Trucking

JDSB Trucking, LLC · Chicago, IL · Full-time
$50k

JDSB Trucking is a growing 25-truck intermodal drayage carrier serving the Chicago rail ramps. We're hiring a Night Dispatcher to keep freight moving after the day shift hands off — managing drivers, protecting appointme…

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What dispatchers earn in Chicago

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $20–$25 $41k–$52k
Mid level $24–$31 $50k–$65k
Senior $30–$39 $63k–$81k

Adjusted for the Chicago market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

Route planningDispatch and TMS softwareDriver communicationHours-of-service awarenessMultitasking under pressureProblem solvingGeographic knowledgeRecord keeping
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

Two drivers call in with problems at the same time a customer is on hold. What do you do?

Show triage: safety issues first, then time-critical loads, then the callback. Naming an order calmly is the whole answer.

How do you match drivers to loads?

Mention available hours, location, equipment type, and driver strengths. Show that you plan a day ahead, not load by load.

How do you keep drivers on your side while pushing to hit schedules?

Talk about honest ETAs, respecting hours of service, and going to bat for drivers when a plan is unrealistic. Trust is the dispatcher's real tool.

What dispatch or tracking software have you used?

Name the systems and what you tracked in them. If you learned one quickly, say how long it took; adaptability matters.

Tell me about a delivery you saved that was heading for failure.

Give a specific rescue: a re-route, a swapped driver, a renegotiated window. End with the outcome and what the customer heard from you.

How do you document your decisions during a chaotic shift?

Explain your logging habit, whether in the TMS or shift notes, so the next dispatcher and management can reconstruct what happened.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For dispatchers specifically — generic advice costs you here

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Quantify your board: drivers managed, loads dispatched per day, or region covered.

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Name your dispatch and ELD software, such as McLeod, TMW, Samsara, or Motive.

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Show on-time performance numbers for routes you managed.

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Mention hours-of-service knowledge explicitly; it separates freight dispatchers from schedulers.

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Include after-hours or weekend dispatch experience if you have it, since coverage flexibility is prized.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 Dispatcher
02 Senior Dispatcher
03 Dispatch Supervisor
04 Operations Manager
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