Commuter Rail Operations Scheduler

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Creates and maintains daily Commuter Rail Operator and Train Host schedules. Creates schedules for days worked, bid days off, and to fill in for unexpected time off including sick time, Personal Time, FMLA, and any other issues that arise.

Monitors policies and CBA agreements that pertain to any type of time off requests from the employees. Follows applicable federal guidelines to maintaining compliance.  Processes bi-weekly payroll and processes payroll memos as applicable. Works alongside the Commuter Rail Planner ensuring that work for each change day meets revenue service needs. Assesses changes in workforce and modifies schedules and bid work for each change day.

Works with other departments including Strategic Planners, Operations Planners, Operations Business Systems Analysts, and FrontRunner Training.  This includes planning schedules, CBA run-cut, creating block sheets, and supervising the bid day process for FrontRunner operations.  Helps track labor expenses, hours worked, overtime, and operating time – while ensuring optimal solutions critical to business unit needs.  Works to increase operational efficiency within the department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Associates in Planning, Business Administration, Math, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE

Three years total experience, including:

• Public transportation (Commuter Rail preferred)
• Supervisory
• Scheduling
• Payroll
• Auditing
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel, Power Point, and Word preferred
• Experience with programs OWATS, Trapeze, JD Edwards, Kronos preferred

- OR -

an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]

This job requires regular and predictable attendance.

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.
•  Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, and dependent
•  22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at
•  10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per
•  Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company
•  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
•  Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
•  Free transit passes for employee, spouse, and dependent
•  Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning,
•  UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness
•  Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA

For more information on UTA’s Total Rewards benefits package, please visit: https://jobs.jobvite.com/rideuta/#benefits

Pay Rate: $27.356 per hour

Close Date: Monday 3/17/2025 by 05:59pm