Transportation Scheduler

The Transportation Scheduler oversees the timely movement of personnel and goods in support of an EAGLE contract, with concentrated responsibilities on Transportation Motor Pool (TMP) operations and scheduled/unscheduled soldier transport via buses. The scheduler coordinates the scheduling and current dispatching of buses and drivers, ensuring that transportation needs are met on time and within budget. This position often requires direct supervision of drivers, mechanics, and dispatchers, and requires strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. This position supports the Transportation Manager in planning, developing, and implementing procedures, methods, and techniques to determine the appropriate mode of scheduling for personnel aligned to achieve organizational requirements. The Transportation Scheduler maintains delivery and movement schedules, tracks performance to ensure mission requirements are met.

• Commitment to achieving 100% mission readiness standards in support of the Army and the Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) at Fort Sill, ensuring all transportation operations align with contract performance metrics.
• Consistently deliver safe, compliant, and high-quality transportation services contributing to zero reportable safety incidents and directly enhancing effectiveness of US Soldiers.
• Commitment to successfully support the Transportation Manager to compliantly accomplish the Army’s transportation mission.
• Planning, coordinating, and execution of daily TMP Operations.
• Developing and maintaining bus movement schedules to support all training events.
• Managing dispatch logs and movement documentation.
• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and retention per policy, applicable regulatory guidelines, and contractual requirements.
• Tracking on-time performance, no-shows, delays, and service recovery; recommending and implementing corrective actions.
• Supporting vehicle safety inspections, bus cleanliness standards, and preventive maintenance coordination with the motor pool.
• Maintaining delivery & movement schedules and tracking execution to confirm all requirements are met; adjusting plans for changes and emergent tasks.
• Contributing to maintaining KPIs, AQLs, CDRLs, and other contractual metrics and publishing reports.
• Maintaining movement records, incident reports, driver qualification files, and required forms per policy.
• Advanced knowledge of transportation operations, scheduling, and dispatch best practices.
• Monitor fuel usage, log tank levels, and arrange fuel operations; ensure safety and compliance with DoD and environmental regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• 1-2 years’ experience in fleet coordination, vehicle scheduling, or transportation operations.
• Working knowledge of fleet operations, preventive maintenance, fuel handling, safety regulations, and record-keeping systems.
• Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
• Ability to receive a favorable TIER-1 investigation result, obtain and maintain a CAC.
• Applicant must possess a REAL ID-compliant, state-issued driver’s license. 

Desired Qualifications:

• Three to five (3-5) years’ experience in vehicle scheduling or transportation operations preferred.
• Previous US Army Transportation Experience preferred. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Lifting and Carrying: Frequently lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying heavy objects, sometimes up to 45 pounds.
• Mobility and Balance: Extensive walking (up to 10 kilometers a day), climbing up/down, bending, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Strength and Endurance: Using muscles for long periods, including working in cramped or awkward spaces.
• Environmental Factors: Working in extreme hot or cold temperatures, in all weather conditions, and with exposure to loud noise or vibration.
• Safety and Sensory Needs: Must possess good, sometimes aided, vision (including color distinction) and hearing, as well as the ability to climb on and off moving or stationary equipment. 

This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be hiredoffered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed

Preference will be given to incumbents who are in good standing. 

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.