Transportation route and crew schedulers (NOC 1526)

Transportation route and crew schedulers:

• review schedule requests, passenger counts and cargo, running times, distances, personnel availability and other pertinent information to establish schedule frameworks
• design new or change existing schedules using computer software or other methods
• combine 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
• schedule work shifts
• collect equipment and personnel records, including hours in service, distances, maintenance, repairs required and other data to produce operating reports
• prepare user guides and other public service information

Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office.