Assistant chief train dispatcher vs dispatch assistant

The differences between assistant chief train dispatchers and dispatch assistants can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both an assistant chief train dispatcher and a dispatch assistant. Additionally, an assistant chief train dispatcher has an average salary of $45,759, which is higher than the $35,800 average annual salary of a dispatch assistant.

The top three skills for an assistant chief train dispatcher include safety rules, fire protection and emergency situations. The most important skills for a dispatch assistant are data entry, customer service, and emergency calls.

Assistant chief train dispatcher vs dispatch assistant overview

	Assistant Chief Train Dispatcher	Dispatch Assistant
Yearly salary	$45,759	$35,800
Hourly rate	$22.00	$17.21
Growth rate	8%	4%
Number of jobs	18,292	3,581
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Assistant chief train dispatcher vs dispatch assistant salary

Assistant chief train dispatchers and dispatch assistants have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Assistant Chief Train Dispatcher	Dispatch Assistant
Average salary	$45,759	$35,800
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $81,000	Between $26,000 And $48,000
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Differences between assistant chief train dispatcher and dispatch assistant education

There are a few differences between an assistant chief train dispatcher and a dispatch assistant in terms of educational background:

	Assistant Chief Train Dispatcher	Dispatch Assistant
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Most common major	Fire Science And Protection	Business
Most common college	-	-

Assistant chief train dispatcher vs dispatch assistant demographics

Here are the differences between assistant chief train dispatchers' and dispatch assistants' demographics:

	Assistant Chief Train Dispatcher	Dispatch Assistant
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 88.0% Female, 12.0%	Male, 32.5% Female, 67.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.3% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% Asian, 3.8% White, 62.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 10.3% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% Asian, 3.8% White, 62.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between assistant chief train dispatcher and dispatch assistant duties and responsibilities

Assistant chief train dispatcher example responsibilities.

Develop training content for eLearning and instructor lead classrooms by evaluating Predix user experiences.
Direct inbound and outbound logistics operations, such as transportation and warehouse activities, safety performance, and logistics quality management.
Transition into dispatch and begin posting and dispatching emergency and non-emergency transport ambulances.

Dispatch assistant example responsibilities.

Manage delivery confirmations, travel expenses and mileage ensuring accurate payroll reporting.
Monitor daily operations of all drivers; GPS tracking.
Track drivers on GPS and dispatch drivers to pick up shipments.
Cost, eta, pricing, type of vehicle need etc) by way of Inbound/Outbound calls.
Assist the dispatcher with paperwork, directing phone calls to designate drivers, sorting /verifying call/service logs for each drivers payroll
Work with customers to generate on-line registration of warranties associate with HVAC equipment installation orders.

Assistant chief train dispatcher vs dispatch assistant skills

Common assistant chief train dispatcher skills

Safety Rules, 24%
Fire Protection, 23%
Emergency Situations, 13%
EMS, 12%
Hazardous Materials, 10%
Training Programs, 8%

Common dispatch assistant skills

Data Entry, 23%
Customer Service, 18%
Emergency Calls, 10%
Payroll, 6%
LTL, 5%
CAD, 3%

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