Position Title: webMethods Platform Administrator Location: Columbus OH Duration: 6+ months Job Description: The webMethods Platform Administrator is responsible for the stability, security, performance, and lifecycle ma…
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Dispatcher jobs in Columbus, OH
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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$17–$34/hr
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Need Only be Local to New York & New Jersey Need Prior working experience any Transportation Job Title: Jira Platform Administrator Location: 2 Broadway New York, NY. 10004 (Hybrid) Duration: 12+ Months Client: MTA (Metr…
$47k - $51k
At Biz Voice Boost , we believe that meaningful connections drive business success. We are a growing company dedicated to helping brands strengthen their public image through professional communication, community engagem…
$1,800 - $3,200 per week
Entry-Level Freight Dispatcher – Weekly Pay: $1,800 to $3,200+ Job ID: ALA-D1A We are currently hiring motivated and detail-oriented individuals to join our team as Independent Freight Dispatchers. What “Entry-Level” Mea…
$6,000 per month
Earn $6,000–$12,000+ Per Month | Freight Dispatchers Wanted (Experienced & Entry-Level) Truck Driver Nation is expanding and we are hiring both experienced and entry-level freight dispatchers who are ready to take charge…
$1,800 - $4,500 per week
Freight Dispatcher (Independent Contractor) — $1,800 to $4,500+ Weekly Potential Employment Type: 1099 / Independent Contractor Location: Remote (U.S. Based Only) This is a performance-based dispatch role working with ow…
$2,200 - $3,000 per week
Entry-Level Freight Dispatcher (Remote) – Earn $2,200 to $3,000 Weekly ($114,400–$156,000 Annually) We are hiring motivated individuals to join our logistics team as Freight Dispatchers. This is a remote position with st…
$1,500 - $3,000 per week
Earn $1,500–$3,000+ Weekly | Now Hiring Freight Dispatchers (Experienced & Entry-Level) Truck Driver Nation is growing, and we're looking for Freight Dispatchers ready to take control of their financial future. Experienc…
$8,000 per month
Freight Dispatchers Wanted (Experienced & Entry-Level) – Work From Home & Earn $8,000 to $15,000+ Per Month Truck Driver Nation is hiring motivated individuals ready to build a high-paying career from the comfort of home…
are primarily an emergency medical response service that has been serving the greater Columbus area for 20 years and rely on our Dispatchers to provide exceptional service to the community we serve. Our dispatchers are t…
$21.41 - $26.76 per hour
guidelines. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO? Develop and provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers. Dispatch drivers for U.S. domestic shipment pick-ups and deliveries. Ensure compliance with DOT reg…
EXPERIENCED BDC/Call Center Reps Great pay! Commissions based on appointments & sold vehicles! Paid weekly, commissions paid monthly. Responsibilities Reach out to customers by completing phone calls, emails, and text me…
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What dispatchers earn in Columbus
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $17–$22 | $36k–$46k |
| Mid level | $21–$27 | $44k–$57k |
| Senior | $26–$34 | $55k–$71k |
Adjusted for the Columbus 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
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