truck scheduler

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

Work Setting

• Transportation company

Tasks

• Review schedule requisitions, passenger counts and cargo, running times and distances to establish schedule parameters
• Design new or modify existing schedules using computer software or other methods
• Compile equipment and personnel records, including hours in service, distances, maintenance, repairs required and other data, to produce operating reports
• Assign personnel to equipment and routes and schedule work shifts
• Plan most efficient route schedules according to factors such as peak travel periods, holidays, special events and construction
• Review personnel availability and other pertinent information to establish schedule parameters
• Process files and paperwork

Security and Safety

• Basic security clearance

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Flexibility

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)