LogisticsISCO 4323

Road transport maintenance scheduler

Road transport maintenance schedulers are responsible for the effective execution of all maintenance work control processes of vehicles for urban transport, and for the efficient and effective use of planning and scheduling of all resources to conduct maintenance activities.

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Rate 5 of the 20 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.

identify vehicles service requirements

provide cost benefit analysis reports

comply with schedule

programme work according to incoming orders

apply numeracy skills

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (20)

mechanical requirements for vehicles in urban areasmechanical requirements for vehicles in urban areasThe legal requirements that vehicles must meet in order to operate in urban areas, including aspects related to the safety of vehicle, reliability, and driving comfort.electrical systems used in transportationelectrical systems used in transportationThe functioning of electrical systems, their specifications, and application in operations and systems for the transportation of freight and people.principles of mechanical engineeringprinciples of mechanical engineeringThe principles of mechanical engineering, physics, and materials science.electronics principleselectronics principlesThe study of electric energy, more specifically electron, control and its prominent principles regarding integrated circuits and electrical systems.mechanical components of vehiclesmechanical components of vehiclesThe mechanical components used in vehicles, their maintenance needs, potential malfunctions and resolution actions.identify vehicles service requirementsidentify vehicles service requirementsInterpret customers’ descriptions of vehicle problems; translate these issues into concrete instructions for mechanics and technicians.provide cost benefit analysis reportsprovide cost benefit analysis reportsPrepare, compile and communicate reports with broken down cost analysis on the proposal and budget plans of the company. Analyse the financial or social costs and benefits of a project or investment i...comply with schedulecomply with scheduleWork and complete tasks as scheduled; perform the necessary work activities to successfully complete the task within the timeframe allocated.programme work according to incoming ordersprogramme work according to incoming ordersSchedule tasks based on incoming work. Anticipate the total amount of resources required to complete the work and assign them accordingly. Assess the required working hours, pieces of equipment, and w...apply numeracy skillsapply numeracy skillsPractise reasoning and apply simple or complex numerical concepts and calculations.read standard blueprintsread standard blueprintsRead and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.perform ICT troubleshootingperform ICT troubleshootingIdentify problems with servers, desktops, printers, networks, and remote access, and perform actions which solve the problems.organise technical operating information for vehiclesorganise technical operating information for vehiclesGather and process technical information documents such as vendor manuals.manage backlogsmanage backlogsManage work control status and backlogs to ensure completion of work orders.follow work proceduresfollow work proceduresAdhere to procedures at work in a structured and systematic manner.accurately estimate work hoursaccurately estimate work hoursAssess the necessary work hours, equipment, and skills required to successfully complete a task.plan scheduleplan scheduleDevelop the schedule including procedures, appointments and working hours.distribute technical information on operation of vehiclesdistribute technical information on operation of vehiclesDistribute information resources such as drawings, diagrams, and sketches that describe in detail the technical characteristics of vehicles.maintain vehicle spare partsmaintain vehicle spare partsMaintain the availability of spare parts for vehicles available in order to reduce the amount of time vehicles spend under repair.connect vehicle maintenance and operations departmentsconnect vehicle maintenance and operations departmentsEstablish communication between maintenance and operations planning departments. Ensure professional operations that meet designated schedules; ensure equipment performance and availability.

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promote the use of sustainable transportpromote the use of sustainable transportPromote the use of sustainable transport to reduce the carbon footprint and noise and increase safety and efficiency of transport systems. Determine performance regarding the use of sustainable transp...

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Frequently asked questions

What does a road transport maintenance scheduler do?

What skills does a road transport maintenance scheduler need?

A road transport maintenance scheduler needs 20 essential skills, including mechanical requirements for vehicles in urban areas, electrical systems used in transportation, principles of mechanical engineering, electronics principles, mechanical components of vehicles.

Will AI replace road transport maintenance scheduler jobs?

The AI disruption score for road transport maintenance scheduler is 57/100 (high risk). Skills most exposed to automation: provide cost benefit analysis reports, apply numeracy skills, plan schedule. Most resilient: connect vehicle maintenance and operations departments, promote the use of sustainable transport, principles of mechanical engineering.

AI Replacement Risk

57/ 100

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Skills most at risk from AI

provide cost benefit analysis reports apply numeracy skills plan schedule

Skills resilient to automation

connect vehicle maintenance and operations departments promote the use of sustainable transport principles of mechanical engineering

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Quick Facts

SectorLogistics

ISCO GroupNumerical and material recording clerks

Essential Skills20

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