Operations & Logistics · Houston, TX

Dispatcher jobs in Houston, TX

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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$18–$36/hr
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$52k
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Dispatcher

Houston, TX
$18 per hour

Job Description: Pay: $18hr Job Description: The Bilingual Dispatch Associate serves as the first point of contact for customers and visitors at… Greet and assist customers, visitors, and vendors in a professional and fr…

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Security Dispatcher

Houston Methodist · Houston, TX · Full-time

At Houston Methodist, the Public Safety/Security Dispatcher position is responsible for providing support to the Public Safety/Security department and Houston Methodist through security system monitoring and dispatch sup…

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Help Desk Technician/Dispatcher

RAE Security · Houston, TX · Full-time

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Help Desk Technician/ Dispatcher to join our team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, technologically driven environment, and who is passionate about p…

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Customer Service Dispatcher

RAE Security · Houston, TX · Full-time

Customer Service Dispatcher Core Values: Be Respectful, Be Accountable, Be Exceptional We Offer: - Competitive pay - Great benefits package - Excellent growth opportunities We are seeking a dedicated and professional Cus…

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Logistics Dispatcher

Sunrise Plastic · Houston, TX · Full-time

We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Logistics Dispatcher to coordinate transportation operations, monitor deliveries, and ensure efficient movement of goods. The ideal candidate will have strong communication…

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What dispatchers earn in Houston

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $18–$23 $37k–$47k
Mid level $22–$28 $45k–$59k
Senior $27–$36 $57k–$74k

Adjusted for the Houston 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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