Transit Scheduling & Planning Specialist

Golden Empire Transit District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Empire Transit District is seeking a Transit Scheduler Technician under supervision to analyze and prepare complex transit operation schedules, including run-cutting and organizing trips.

The role supports planning studies, data collection, and feasibility analyses, focusing on improving service quality, coordinating with operations, and ensuring effective scheduling with tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Candidate should have 2–3 years in scheduling or routing within logistics or transit.
• Bachelor's degree in logistics/planning highly desirable.
• Strong data analysis and reporting abilities.
• Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and maintaining scheduling data for routes, stops, and times.
• Gather public requests and stakeholder feedback for evaluating service.
• Assist in designing new service or modifications based on data analysis.
• Compile data to evaluate service productivity and adjust schedules for ridership trends.
• Support data collection, reporting, and feasibility analyses for planning studies.
• Contribute to development of standard operating procedures.
• Report to work as scheduled, including occasional evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Public transit planning

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree preferred

Bachelor's Degree in logistics or planning

Job description

Golden Empire Transit District is seeking a Transit Scheduler Technician under supervision to analyze and prepare complex transit operation schedules, including run-cutting and organizing trips.

The role supports planning studies, data collection, and feasibility analyses, focusing on improving service quality, coordinating with operations, and ensuring effective scheduling with tight deadlines.