at MV Transportation in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Scheduler
Job Locations
US-IL-Chicago
ID
2024-8126
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Overview
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Responsibilities
MV Transportation is seeking a Scheduler, who is a valued member of the team and is responsible for optimizing service requests so that trips are routed in a way that maximizes on-time performance and meets customer expectations. This position must be proficient in the Trapeze software and its best use practices. He/she creates initial routes in Trapeze and then makes manual adjustments for improved performance.
Job Responsibilities:
Research and analyze scheduled trip requests using the Trapeze Scheduling software.
Match trip requests to a route that will ensure timely pick-up from origin or arrival to destination.
Analyze batched trip to ensure they are optimized to on the assigned route.
Research and correct schedule violations breach of on-board violations, incorrect vehicle capacities, and trips that requested outside of the defined service area.
Ensure that at the end of the scheduling process, OTP goals are reached, and route schedules are adequate to allow for timely performance.
Perform various dispatching duties as assigned.
Perform various payroll duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Talent Requirements:
Minimum of three (3) year experience using Trapeze in a scheduling environment in a paratransit or passenger transportation industry.
Excellent knowledge of the surrounding area.
Proficient in use of scheduling/routing tools available to manage trips (e.g., Schedule Editor, AVL tools, Trapeze -ViewPoint, Route Optimization)
Ability to work independently.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
Basic computer skills and ability operate Microsoft Office programming.
Ability to communicate effectively and working coordination with other departments is critical.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Must have Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
MV Transportation is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Where permissible under applicable state and local law, applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment.
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MV Transportation is committed to as policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Where permissible under applicable state and local law, applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment.
