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Lead Route Scheduler

Chicago, IL
MV Transportation
Posted 06/30/2025

Overview:

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Responsibilities:

MV Transportation is seeking a?Lead Scheduler?who works to construct daily vehicle routes for safe, productive passenger pick-ups and drop-off’s in a transit/para-transit environment. Also, to develop and implement para-transit and taxi trips for daily schedules; analyze historical route information, review travel patterns, scheduling efficiencies, improved timelines and overall performance to ensure quality service. This work is done in compliance with the procedures defined by the client and in conformance with contracted procedures. Duties involve daily communications and interaction with management on strategic objectives. He/she must also organize and conduct activities to assure safe, cost-effective, on-time operating performance; tracks and reports adherence to run cut structure and communicates issues to the General Manager.<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> 

 

Job Responsibilities:<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> 

  • Execute daily scheduling/routing strategies for targeted on time performance and route productivity.<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> 
  • Schedule to taxi fleet for flexibility in order to achieve optimal bus fleet productivity.<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> 
  • Analyze bus departure from base, breaks, lunches and returns to base for adherence to run cut.<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> 
  • Analyze established and changing passenger riding patterns in order to adjust daily routing strategies accordingly.<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> 
  • Provide operational, on-time compliance and other miscellaneous reports.<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> 
  • Analyze data in test environment and devise scenarios for improved service.<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> 
  • Analyze and adjust system routing parameters, as needed, for scheduling efficiencies.
Qualifications:

Talent Requirements:

  • Minimum two (2) years of scheduling experience, preferably in a paratransit environment.
  • High school diploma or above.<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> 
  • Possesses strong transportation skill sets, preferably in a para-transit or taxi industry.?<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> 
  • Has general knowledge of passenger scheduling software’s, preferably Trapeze, Route Match or Adept.<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> 
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables within a transit environment.<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> 
  • In-depth knowledge of the?Chicago area, including surface streets, highways and transit centers.??<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> 
  • This position requires the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain composure under pressure.<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> 
  • The successful candidate will also demonstrate a high level of customer service commitment.<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> 
  • Excellent attendance record.<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> 
  • Reliability is a must.<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> 
  • Prior Driving/Dispatch experience is preferred.<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> 
  • Experience transporting persons with disabilities is a plus.<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> 
  • Computer skills are required for reports and for general scheduling functions.<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> 
  • Experience in supervising/oversight of 10 or more people.

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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