Assistant chief train dispatcher vs maintenance dispatcher

The differences between assistant chief train dispatchers and maintenance dispatchers 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 maintenance dispatcher. Additionally, an assistant chief train dispatcher has an average salary of $45,759, which is higher than the $29,127 average annual salary of a maintenance dispatcher.

The top three skills for an assistant chief train dispatcher include safety rules, fire protection and emergency situations. The most important skills for a maintenance dispatcher are two-way radio, OSHA, and emergency situations.

Assistant chief train dispatcher vs maintenance dispatcher overview

	Assistant Chief Train Dispatcher	Maintenance Dispatcher
Yearly salary	$45,759	$29,127
Hourly rate	$22.00	$14.00
Growth rate	8%	-8%
Number of jobs	18,292	56,290
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	Associate Degree, 28%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Assistant chief train dispatcher vs maintenance dispatcher salary

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

	Assistant Chief Train Dispatcher	Maintenance Dispatcher
Average salary	$45,759	$29,127
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $81,000	Between $22,000 And $37,000
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Differences between assistant chief train dispatcher and maintenance dispatcher education

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

	Assistant Chief Train Dispatcher	Maintenance Dispatcher
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	Associate Degree, 28%
Most common major	Fire Science And Protection	Business
Most common college	-	-

Assistant chief train dispatcher vs maintenance dispatcher demographics

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

	Assistant Chief Train Dispatcher	Maintenance Dispatcher
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 88.0% Female, 12.0%	Male, 44.7% Female, 55.3%
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 maintenance dispatcher 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.

Maintenance dispatcher example responsibilities.

Manage long-term working relationships with many local service providers including professional septic, plumbing, electrical and HVAC providers.
Enter service calls, work completion, requisitions and payroll on computer.
Record service order information in the MAXIMO database.
Confirm hours work, sick leave availability, and vacation used for payroll purposes.
Sole responsibilities include sustaining organization and cleanliness as well as developing and maintaining positive relationship with management and residents.
Help with POS when need.

Assistant chief train dispatcher vs maintenance dispatcher 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 maintenance dispatcher skills

Two-Way Radio, 16%
OSHA, 13%
Emergency Situations, 10%
Computer System, 8%
Routine Maintenance, 6%
Production Floor, 6%

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