Rich Loder Email & Phone Number

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

As a Transit Technician I am responsible for the scheduling of conventional transit service, the development of operators work shifts, operator & equipment requirements and, ensuring AVL data is accurate & reliable. Using transit scheduling software develop and implement transit schedules, deadheading and interlining strategies, transit networks and detailed route design, maximizing efficient and effective use of bus operators and equipment to reflect annual operating budgets.I was… Show more As a Transit Technician I am responsible for the scheduling of conventional transit service, the development of operators work shifts, operator & equipment requirements and, ensuring AVL data is accurate & reliable. Using transit scheduling software develop and implement transit schedules, deadheading and interlining strategies, transit networks and detailed route design, maximizing efficient and effective use of bus operators and equipment to reflect annual operating budgets.I was responsible for quarterly revision of transit schedules, operator requirements, vehicle complement, following terms and conditions of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Collective AgreementI had to ensure the appropriate equipment is assigned to the vehicle blocks according to vehicle availability, service standards, route design criteria, and passenger demandsI was responsible for the creation and distribution of data to be exported to AVL and scheduling systemsI was responsible for ensuring the review and distribution of service / route information to produce route maps, schedule.I am currently using Trapeze FX, Blockbuster, and RBO(RunBlockOptimizer) Show less

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

• Supervises and provides leadership, coaching and mentoring to bus operators to ensure compliance with the rules, regulations, Collective Agreement and policies and procedures of the organization; • Dispatches work in a timely fashion to ensure the reliable, efficient and safe delivery of service; • Manages daily service changes and administers vehicle and operator assignments; • Compiles Spare Board and arranges vehicles to cover future regular and special event work; •… Show more • Supervises and provides leadership, coaching and mentoring to bus operators to ensure compliance with the rules, regulations, Collective Agreement and policies and procedures of the organization; • Dispatches work in a timely fashion to ensure the reliable, efficient and safe delivery of service; • Manages daily service changes and administers vehicle and operator assignments; • Compiles Spare Board and arranges vehicles to cover future regular and special event work; • Reviews and approves or denies requests for time off by Operators Verifies, approves and reconciles Operator time cards for payment prior to forwarding them to Payroll; • Takes immediate corrective action: including coaching, verbal warnings, rule violations, written warning, suspensions from duty, disciplining, hiring, and terminating when required for operators; • Conducts investigations by collecting data and preparing reports concerning operator and service related complaints and compliments; • Promotes a safe work environment; • Enhances labour relations through teamwork and leadership; • Works closely with maintenance department to ensure the quota of buses is met each day to ensure on-street service is not compromised. • Assists and trains new Supervisors in dispatch duties; provides practical training for administrative work and scheduling software; • Handle confidential information about labor relations. Show less

Halifax, Canada Area

 Review and confirm shift schedule and route for the shiftFollow applicable traffic laws at all timesPull vehicle into bus stopsGreet and acknowledge passengers in a professional and courteous mannerRespond to passenger inquiriesRespond to questions from the publicFollow safe boarding and exiting proceduresBoard and exit people with special needs. Many busses have wheelchair accessible features, which require Bus Operators to assist passengers on and off the bus by… Show more  Review and confirm shift schedule and route for the shiftFollow applicable traffic laws at all timesPull vehicle into bus stopsGreet and acknowledge passengers in a professional and courteous mannerRespond to passenger inquiriesRespond to questions from the publicFollow safe boarding and exiting proceduresBoard and exit people with special needs. Many busses have wheelchair accessible features, which require Bus Operators to assist passengers on and off the bus by operating ramps and securing wheelchairsMonitor stop areas and report damage and/or issues to the Communications CentreFollow schedule routes and schedule guidelinesRespond to schedule and routing adjustmentsReport issues affecting safety and/or normal routingReview and confirm shift schedule and route for the shift Follow applicable traffic laws at all times Pull vehicle into bus stops Greet and acknowledge passengers in a professional and courteous manner Respond to passenger inquiries Respond to questions from the public Follow safe boarding and exiting procedures Board and exit people with special needs. Many busses have wheelchair accessible features, which require Bus Operators to assist passengers on and off the bus by operating ramps and securing wheelchairs Monitor stop areas and report damage and/or issues to the Communications Centre Follow schedule routes and schedule guidelines Respond to schedule and routing adjustments Report issues affecting safety and/or normal routing Show less

Retail Space Management including shelving, displays and planograms.

Serving Halifax, Dartmouth, Sackville, Bedford, Eastern Passage and surrounding areas.