Utah Transit Authority
Do you have a clear head for scheduling and logistics with a desire to care for our employees and our community? As the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) moves forward toward new places and destinations, we need you for our Bus Operations Scheduler. In this position, you will take a key role in keeping our fleet of buses moving to serve our communities. You will take control of the work schedules of our Bus Operators to make sure we can keep our communities connected and mobile.
As our Operations Scheduler, you will:
- Report to the Manager Operations (Service Delivery)
- Be responsible for blocking, run cutting, vehicle assignments, schedule making, scheduling material, analyzing vehicle hours and peak vehicles for multimodal transit utilizing scheduling software.
- Assist with the implementation of scheduling software and software upgrades.
- Prioritize and produce schedule revisions and ensures adequate running times, recoveries and break periods.
- Perform service delivery investigations and conduct interviews with employees related to schedules on the system and in the report areas.
- Prepare reports and makes recommendations to improve service delivery.
- Coordinate all schedule documents including Operator and vehicle assignments, schedule changes, and special event services.
- Prepare and maintain the scheduling database system used to coordinate timely presentation of scheduling material and documented information.
- Provide support to the Manager of Operations (Service Delivery) to complete special projects.
- Be required to establish and maintain a strong relationship with service units and other offices to fulfill requests, support special projects, and resolve issues.
- Be required to demonstrate a commitment to safety that guides all aspects of work through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of the essential duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's degree with a major in public administration, transportation, statistics, or a closely related field required preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Four years in transit operations, maintenance, schedule making, or a related support function. Two years working with scheduling software preferred. Must possess a valid driver's license.
Knowledge:
- 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.
Skills:
- 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.
Abilities:
- 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.
This job requires regular and predictable attendance.
- OR -
an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]
UTA's benefits package for full-time administrative employees includes:
- 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.
Pay Rate: $71,800.00 per year
Close Date:July 25th, 2025 by 5:59pm
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
PI275397270
