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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Logistics Coordinator

Robert Half · Houston, TX

We are looking for a detail-oriented Logistics Coordinator to support order flow, customer communication, and distribution activities for a Contract position based in West Seneca, New York. This role focuses on deliverin…

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Senior Recruiter

Gilbane Building Company · Houston, TX
$95k - $140k

OverviewDo you consider yourself a relationship-driven recruiter with the ability to identify, engage, and attract top construction talent? Next 150 Construction is seeking a Senior Recruiter to lead the recruitment of h…

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Staffing Coordinator - United States

Koch Specialty Plant Services · Houston, TX

team. As a Staffing Coordinator, you will play a vital role in coordinating staffing for projects across the country, helping to dispatch/ mobilize hundreds of craft professionals for industral turnaround projects. The i…

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Commercial Coordinator - Americas

WOOD GROUP · Houston, TX

Wood is seeking a Commercial Coordinator for a position within its Consulting business unit, supporting operations across the Americas.This role can be based at any Wood office in the US with a hybrid working arrangement…

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Coordinator, Human Resources

Venture Global LNG · Houston, TX

Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”) is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas a…

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CCTV Operator

Hire Velocity · Houston, TX · Full-time
$23 per hour

Now Hiring: CCTV Operators in Houston, TX We are actively seeking skilled and reliable CCTV Operators to join our team! You will be responsible for performing services ranging from locating manholes from a map, performin…

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Utility Coordinator I

HDR · Houston, TX

DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…

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Dispatcher

nexentra staffing · Houston, TX
$60k

Dispatcher Job Type: Full-time Salary Range: $45,000 – $58,000 / year Job Summary We are seeking a calm, decisive Dispatcher to coordinate transit channels and manage commercial driver communication. You will handle rout…

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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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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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