Operations & Logistics · San Diego, CA

Dispatcher jobs in San Diego, CA

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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$22–$42/hr
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$63k
Median, full-time
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Commercial Construction Scheduler

Trueline · San Diego, CA · Full-time
$100k - $130k

a growing California general contractor specializing in multifamily construction, is seeking a Construction Scheduler to support projects across Northern and Southern California. This is a high-impact opportunity to beco…

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People Partner, Coordinator

Nan McKay and Associates · El Cajon, CA

POSITION: People Partner, Coordinator STATUS: Non-ExemptSUPERVISOR: Director of Human Resources SUMMARY As a member of the Human Resources team, the People Partner, Coordinator strives to create and deliver a seamless po…

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Call Center Representative - San Diego

Bath Concepts Independent Dealers · San Diego, CA · Full-time
$22 - $30 per hour

Call Center Service Associate - $22–$30/Hour + Commission California Bathrooms is hiring a Call Center Service Associate to join our growing San Diego team. We are an established, multi-million-dollar bathroom remodeling…

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Call Center Representative

APN Software Services Inc · San Diego, CA

Job Details: Position Title: Call Center Representative (37676037) Location: 8520 Tech Way, Suite 200 , Sharp Health Plan San Diego CA 92123 Duration: 10/30/2026 to 01/29/2027 Positions Requested: 9 Hours per Week: 40 (8…

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Scheduler II

Hill International · San Diego, CA · Full-time
$93k - $122k

Job Description Hill International is seeking a Scheduler II in San Diego, California Responsibilities Create and update program and project schedules in Primavera P6 and subsequent versions. Integrate contractor schedul…

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Customer Service / Dispatcher

Powers Plumbing Heating · San Diego, CA · Full-time

Powers Plumbing is looking for a dispatcher to join our team in our Mission Hills, San Diego office. The ideal candidate is a high-energy individual with excellent organizational skills, a strong attention to detail and…

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What dispatchers earn in San Diego

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $22–$27 $45k–$57k
Mid level $26–$34 $54k–$71k
Senior $33–$42 $68k–$88k

Adjusted for the San Diego 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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