Transport clerks

Transport clerks keep records of operational aspects and coordinate the timing of train, road and air passenger and freight transport, and prepare reports for management.

Tasks and duties

• Keeping records of operational aspects and coordinating the timing of passenger and freight transport
• Directing train routings within a division or zone of a railway system and keeping related records
• Directing, controlling and keeping records of freight handling at a railway yard
• Coordinating and keeping records of operational activities concerning road transport, such as allocation and scheduling of vehicles and drivers, loading and unloading of vehicles, and storage of goods in transit
• Coordinating and keeping records of operational activities concerning air transport of passengers and freight, such as passenger lists and freight manifests
• Preparing reports for management