Operations & Logistics · Minneapolis, MN

Dispatcher jobs in Minneapolis, MN

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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$19–$37/hr
Typical pay range
$54k
Median, full-time
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Call Center Representative

Minneapolis, MN
$25 per hour

Description This group is being referred to as the ‘Service Area Reduction’ class. We expect big changes in the area we offer plans and there will be a lot of calls from current members who will no longer be able to be o…

Posted 1w ago
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Dispatcher (Rotating Shift/24hrs per week)

Johns Hopkins Medicine · Hopkins, MN

POSITION SUMMARY: The Dispatch Specialist role is integral to the daily operations of the Transfer Center and Transport Team. Manages patient referral calls from outside hospitals with the intent of facilitating consults…

Posted 3w ago
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Dispatcher

Gopher Sewer and Drain · Minneapolis, MN · Full-time

pipe lining. Our team is committed to fast response times, quality service, and clear communication. We’re looking for a reliable Dispatcher to help coordinate our daily operations and keep our crews running efficiently.…

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$88k - $176k

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Health & Benefits team at Mercer. This role will be based in Minneapolis, MN. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the off…

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Director of Communications and Marketing

Project for Pride in Living · Minneapolis, MN
$110k - $120k

About PPL Project for Pride in Living (PPL) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering low-income individuals and families to become self-reliant through integrated services in housing, employment, and education…

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What dispatchers earn in Minneapolis

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $19–$24 $39k–$49k
Mid level $23–$29 $47k–$61k
Senior $28–$37 $59k–$76k

Adjusted for the Minneapolis 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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