Front Desk Clerk
Keep a hotel running smoothly by greeting guests and answering questions.
Service or Work Dispatcher
Dispatch workers for normal maintenance or emergency repairs. Also known as Dispatcher, Service or Work, Drop Board Worker
Dispatches workers, such as TROUBLE SHOOTERS II; LINE REPAIRERS; and STREET-LIGHT REPAIRERS for normal maintenance or emergency repairs to electric-power transmission and distribution lines and related equipment: Receives trouble calls from police, fire departments, and company offices. Records time, location, and nature of trouble and relays information to workers assigned to area in which work occurs, using telephone or radio. Receives work reports and makes reassignments. Informs work crews of changes in weather conditions and system status affecting safety, and answers questions requiring knowledge of system layout and electric equipment operation and repair. Relays and records all messages between line crews and LOAD DISPATCHER concerning switching operations. May requisition supplies. May dispatch workers to answer customer service calls [DISPATCHER, SERVICE].
Personality Traits
Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.
Levelheaded: You hold your emotions in check, even in tough situations.
Team Player: You're able to listen, communicate, and work with tons of different people.
Salary and Education
How much does a
Service or Work Dispatcher make?
Nationally: $21,000 – $59,000
Main education level: Certificate
source: US Dept of Labor
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