L3 - Training Specialist

About the role

The Training Specialist will work closely with trainees to assess their needs, set development goals, and provide hands-on coaching in both soft and technical skills. They will deliver individualized or group coaching sessions focused on skill-building (e.g., communication, job readiness, safety standards, etc). Facilitate in car and classroom training sessions and track performance, give constructive feedback, and determine readiness for skills assessments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Transdev’s high standard of safety, inside and outside of the vehicle;
• Consistently demonstrate situational awareness, an understanding of the technology in his/her care, and a willingness to constantly adjust to changes in the environment;
• Be the deputy for technology by communicating courteously always with management, engineers, and the public;
• Operate with safety as the primary goal.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience driving on public roads. Additional experience is preferred;
• A High School Diploma or GED required. Four-year college degree (preferred) in a related field like industrial or applied sciences;
• Minimum 3 months operating and testing autonomous vehicle required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with a laptop computer and GSuite apps (i.e. Gmail, Hangouts, and Driver, including Sheets and Docs);
• Proficiency with using a touchscreen smartphone (Android preferred by not required).

Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Good attention to detail and be able to quickly and concisely describe their thoughts;
• Capable of responding quickly and simultaneously to multiple scenarios;
• Adapt quickly to new and developing technology;
• Cross-functional verbal and written communication and issue escalation;
• Ability to work specific shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends, as well as overnight shifts and ability to travel up to 30% of the time;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Self-motivated and demonstrate good judgment, in fast-paced, high stress environments.

Physical Requirements

• Long periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
• Use hands to finger; handle or feel; and talk or hear;
• Climb stairs and/or ladders.
• Sometimes reach with hands and arms;
• Climb or balance;
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
• Use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Most work is accomplished outdoors in a vehicle.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must be 21 years old;
• All Transdev employees must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Benefits

• Vacation: minimum of one (1) week
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 6 days
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.