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.

Skill level: Semi-skilled

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  • A Dispatch Clerk in Auckland in manufacturing earned minimum $45,000.00 and maximum $70,000.00 per year in 2022.
  • A Dispatch clerk in Auckland in manufacturing earned minimum $24,000.00 and maximum $28,000.00 per year in 2022.
  • A Dispatch Clerk in Christchurch in manufacturing earned minimum $45,000.00 and maximum $65,000.00 per year in 2022.

Job Definition

  • 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
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