Summary Taxi Dispatcher near Kitchener (ON)
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Description
Dispatchers operate radios and other telecommunication equipment to dispatch emergency vehicles and to co-ordinate the activities of drivers and other personnel. They are employed by police, fire and health departments, other emergency service agencies, taxi, delivery and courier services, trucking and utilities companies, and other commercial and industrial establishments.
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Requirements
High school or specific training
High school diploma or occupation-specific training usually required
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Wages
$23.50/hour
Median wage in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region
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Prospects
Fair
The job prospects are fair in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region
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Jobs
2 jobs
advertised near Kitchener (ON)
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Skills
- Communicate with ships, aircraft and other remote operations
- Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices
- Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment
- Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses
- Receive requests for emergency assistance or service
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