Overview
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 companies, railways, airlines and by other transportation establishments in both the private and public sectors.
This group performs some or all of the following 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 such as peak travel periods, holidays, special events and construction with emphasis on time and cost efficiency
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.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$40,294
$62,005
$99,713
Job openings
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107expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Completion of secondary school is required.
Several years of experience in an appropriate transportation sector are usually required.
On-the-job training may be provided.
Additional information
Mobility between occupations in this group is limited due to the requirement of specific transportation sector experience.
Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
Certification requirements
Work Experience
Work experience required
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No post-secondary education required
No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.