Dispatcher supervisor vs maintenance dispatcher

The differences between dispatcher supervisors 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 a dispatcher supervisor and a maintenance dispatcher. Additionally, a dispatcher supervisor has an average salary of $41,106, which is higher than the $29,127 average annual salary of a maintenance dispatcher.

The top three skills for a dispatcher supervisor include DOT, payroll and non-emergency calls. The most important skills for a maintenance dispatcher are two-way radio, OSHA, and emergency situations.

Dispatcher supervisor vs maintenance dispatcher overview

	Dispatcher Supervisor	Maintenance Dispatcher
Yearly salary	$41,106	$29,127
Hourly rate	$19.76	$14.00
Growth rate	-	-8%
Number of jobs	6,334	56,290
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 36%	Associate Degree, 28%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Dispatcher supervisor vs maintenance dispatcher salary

Dispatcher supervisors and maintenance dispatchers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Dispatcher Supervisor	Maintenance Dispatcher
Average salary	$41,106	$29,127
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $61,000	Between $22,000 And $37,000
Highest paying City	Wall, NJ	-
Highest paying state	Connecticut	-
Best paying company	National Grid plc	-
Best paying industry	Retail	-

Differences between dispatcher supervisor and maintenance dispatcher education

There are a few differences between a dispatcher supervisor and a maintenance dispatcher in terms of educational background:

	Dispatcher Supervisor	Maintenance Dispatcher
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 36%	Associate Degree, 28%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Dispatcher supervisor vs maintenance dispatcher demographics

Here are the differences between dispatcher supervisors' and maintenance dispatchers' demographics:

	Dispatcher Supervisor	Maintenance Dispatcher
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 57.4% Female, 42.6%	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 dispatcher supervisor and maintenance dispatcher duties and responsibilities

Dispatcher supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage dot hrs for drivers as far as what tasks can be done in a certain amount of time.
Handle inbound customer inquiries for HVAC services (emergency & non-emergency).
Learned and apply FRA regulatory standards.
Complete monthly warrant audits to include NCIC validations.
Assist call center with questions about accounts or eta on techs arrival
Schedule OTR drivers so that they are compliant with D.O.T regulations.

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.

Dispatcher supervisor vs maintenance dispatcher skills

Common dispatcher supervisor skills

DOT, 15%
Payroll, 8%
Non-Emergency Calls, 5%
GPS, 5%
Computer System, 5%
EMS, 5%

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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Updated January 8, 2025

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