Assistant chief train dispatcher vs dispatcher clerk

The differences between assistant chief train dispatchers and dispatcher clerks 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 dispatcher clerk. Additionally, an assistant chief train dispatcher has an average salary of $45,759, which is higher than the $31,319 average annual salary of a dispatcher clerk.

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

Assistant chief train dispatcher vs dispatcher clerk overview

	Assistant Chief Train Dispatcher	Dispatcher Clerk
Yearly salary	$45,759	$31,319
Hourly rate	$22.00	$15.06
Growth rate	8%	-8%
Number of jobs	18,292	70,603
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	High School Diploma, 31%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Assistant chief train dispatcher vs dispatcher clerk salary

Assistant chief train dispatchers and dispatcher clerks have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Assistant Chief Train Dispatcher	Dispatcher Clerk
Average salary	$45,759	$31,319
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $81,000	Between $24,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	Lacey, WA
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Southern California Edison
Best paying industry	-	Government

Differences between assistant chief train dispatcher and dispatcher clerk education

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

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

Assistant chief train dispatcher vs dispatcher clerk demographics

Here are the differences between assistant chief train dispatchers' and dispatcher clerks' demographics:

	Assistant Chief Train Dispatcher	Dispatcher Clerk
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 88.0% Female, 12.0%	Male, 29.4% Female, 70.6%
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 dispatcher clerk 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.

Dispatcher clerk example responsibilities.

Manage all accounting functions such as billing, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cost reports.
Manage customer service satisfaction by providing update eta and location of drivers.
Use RF scanners for shipping and receiving.
Maintain accurate information in AS400 to ensure pay is accurate for date.
Update several internal database accordingly (trailer tracking, ship schedule, AS400).
Perform other duties: i.e., filing, copying, collating, record keeping.

Assistant chief train dispatcher vs dispatcher clerk 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 dispatcher clerk skills

Customer Service, 32%
DOT, 16%
Data Entry, 14%
Strong Customer Service, 6%
Inbound Calls, 4%
ETA, 4%

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