Transportation Route and Crew Schedulers
Other titles : bus scheduler, train scheduler, transportation schedule clerk, truck scheduler
Details
Description :
Transportation route and crew schedulers prepare operational and crew schedules for transportation equipment and operating personnel. They are employed by municipal transit commissions, truck, delivery and courier services, railways, airlines and by other transportation establishments in both the private and public sectors.
Main duties :
- review schedule requisitions, passenger counts and cargo, running times, distances, personnel availability and other pertinent information to establish schedule parameters;
- design new or modify existing schedules using computer software or other methods;
- incorporate into route plan factors;
- assign personnel to equipment and routes and schedule work shifts;
- compile equipment and personnel records, including hours in service, distances, maintenance, repairs required and other data, to produce operating reports;
- may prepare user guides and other public service information.
Regions where this career
has the best propspects:
- Lanaudière
- Montérégie
Training
Diploma of College Studies (DCS)
Transportation Logistics
Program length : 3 years
Program Objectives
The Transportation Logistics program prepares the student to handle complex problems associated with transporting. The program trains the student in management and work methods specific to transportation and logistics and in finding solutions to these problems.
Where this program is available