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Utah Transit Authority · 4 days ago

Bus Operations Scheduler (Scheduler Ops Service Delivery)

Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$72K/yr - $72K/yr

4+ years exp

Utah Transit Authority is responsible for providing multimodal transit services, and they are seeking a Bus Operations Scheduler to manage scheduling and vehicle assignments. The role involves analyzing schedules, coordinating documents, and supporting operations to enhance service delivery.

Association

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Blocking, run cutting, vehicle assignments, schedule making, scheduling material, analyzing vehicle hours and peak vehicles for multimodal transit utilizing scheduling software

Assists with the implementation of scheduling software and software upgrades

Prioritizes and produces schedule revisions and ensures adequate running times, recoveries and break periods

Performs service delivery investigations and conducts interviews with employees related to schedules on the system and in the report areas

Prepares reports and makes recommendations to improve service delivery

Coordinates all schedule documents including Operator and vehicle assignments, schedule changes, and special event services

Prepares and maintains the scheduling database system used to coordinate timely presentation of scheduling material and documented information

Provides support to the Manager of Operations (Service Delivery) to complete special projects

Establishes and maintains a strong relationship with service units and other offices to fulfill requests, support special projects, and resolve issues

Demonstrates a commitment to safety that guides all aspects of work through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of the essential duties

Qualification

Transit schedulingScheduling softwareData analysisTransit operationsTimetable developmentBlockingRun cuttingCollaborationTime managementProblem-SolvingAttention to detailEffective communication

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree with a major in public administration, transportation, statistics, or a closely related field required

Four years in transit operations, maintenance, schedule making, or a related support function

Two years working with scheduling software

Must possess a valid driver's license

Transit systems and operations

Transit operations and work rules

Transit scheduling including scheduling software and data processing related to schedule activities

Timetable development such as dwell times, running times, layover and recovery times, and coordination with other services

Blocking, run cutting, and schedule making

Scheduling software and systems

Data analysis tools and reporting systems

Collective bargaining agreements and workforce rules

Financial implications of scheduling and operational changes

Key performance indicators and performance measurement

Collecting data, creating reports, and summarizing schedule changes

Effective use of scheduling tools

Adherence to service standards, work rules, legal, regulatory, and collective bargaining requirements

Controlling costs and implementing cost-saving measures

Collaboration and communication

Time management and organization

Problem-Solving

Adapt to new situations and resolve issues rapidly

Attention to detail when preparing employee schedules, ensuring compliance with standards and agreements

Capacity to ensure that vehicle assignments and peak vehicle counts are optimized and meet operational needs

Perform quality reviews on proposed run times, recovery times, and break periods

Monitor and report on key performance indicators for operations and maintenance

Apply new information, techniques, and technologies to improve operations

Build strong relationships with stakeholders and facilitate discussions in committees and working groups

Embraces Outward Mindset – Exhibiting strong E.I. skills (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management). Relating comfortably with people across levels, functions, culture, and geography. Partnering with others to get work done. Managing conflict. Seeking feedback without being defensive

Develops Self & Others – Taking action to continuously improve. Accepting assignments that broaden capabilities. Placing a high priority on developing others. Developing others through coaching, feedback, exposure, and stretch assignments

Ensures Fairness – Concerned with the welfare of others and expressing that concern on a personal level. Distributing resources fairly. Giving others a voice prior to reaching decisions that affect them. Reaching decisions through a fair process. Explaining to others why and how decisions were made that impact them

Puts Safety First – Acting as a Safety Ambassador by working safely, complying with requirements and serving as an example to others. Wearing required personal protective equipment. Supporting safety activities. Promptly reporting hazards, unsafe work practices, near misses, and accidents

Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity

Values Differences – Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization

Builds Effective Teams – Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals

Drives Engagement – Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives

Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments

This job requires regular and predictable attendance

Preferred

Bachelor's degree with a major in public administration, transportation, statistics, or a closely related field preferred

Two years working with scheduling software preferred

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts.

Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage.

HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP.

Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).

Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children

22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA

10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year

Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching

Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.

Training, development, and career advancement opportunities

Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).

Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children

Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.

UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.

Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness.

Company

Utah Transit Authority

Provide an integrated system of innovative, accessible and efficient public transportation services that benefit the community

Founded in 1970

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.rideuta.com/

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