Operations & Logistics · San Francisco, CA

Dispatcher jobs in San Francisco, 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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$25–$50/hr
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Senior GTM Recruiter

Gusto · San Francisco, CA
$123k - $150k

About GustoAt Gusto, we're on a mission to grow the small business economy. We handle the hard stuff — payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR — so owners can focus on their craft and their customers. With teams in De…

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Senior Technical Sourcer

Plaid Financial · San Francisco, CA

We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years. We’re dedicated to empowering this transformation by building the tools and experiences that thousands of develo…

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Corporate Communications Manager

Figma · San Francisco, CA
$153k - $269k

Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma’s platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translati…

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Recruiting Coordinator

Planet Pharma · Brisbane, CA

Reference: 631236Posted: 2026-09-25Location: Brisbane, CaliforniaCompany: Planet Pharma GroupContact: ApplicationsEmail: ****@*****.*** Coordinator (Contract)The OpportunityYou’ll help build the teams advancing groundbre…

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Director, Finance Communications

Gap · San Francisco, CA
$176.5k - $229.4k

About Gap Inc.At Gap Inc., we create culture as much as we create clothes. Our ambition is to become a high-performing house of iconic American brands that shape culture.Our portfolio—Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and…

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Reserve Dispatcher (Part Time)

University of San Francisco · San Francisco, CA · Part-time
$25.27 per hour

: Reserve Dispatcher (Part Time) University of San Francisco R0007304 USF Hilltop Campus Job Title: Reserve Dispatcher (Part Time) Job Summary: A Dispatcher follows a leadership model that practices values based and comm…

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What dispatchers earn in San Francisco

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $25–$32 $53k–$67k
Mid level $31–$40 $64k–$84k
Senior $39–$50 $81k–$105k

Adjusted for the San Francisco 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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