Senior Maintenance Instructor

Summary

Train new and current foremen, repairmen, service persons, and bus cleaners to ensure workers have the skills to maintain NJ TRANSIT equipment and/or facilities.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Researches, develops, implements, maintains and reviews maintenance training courses and related items.
• Works with manufacturers and vendors to learn computerized diagnostic software and design and execute technical training for all Maintenance employees.
• Presents formal maintenance training programs which lead to qualification of bus maintenance personnel repairmen and mechanics.
• Conducts impromptu garage training as required to ensure proficiency in areas including but not limited to electric and hybrid propulsions, aftertreatment, air brakes, multiplex systems, storage batteries and HVAC.
• Audits vendor training to ensure quality and acquires training aids.
• Assimilates new technology, including online training and manufacturer-provided web-based training, to course offerings.
• Appraises and provides counsel for complex technical troubleshooting.
• Audits training results and makes suggestions to Maintenance Training management for adjustments as necessary.
• Performs upkeep maintenance on training center equipment and training aids.
• Interacts with maintenance support groups as required to assist with maintenance procedures implementation.
• Must be self-motivated and team orientated.

  Minimum: Education, Experience and Qualifications

  • High school diploma, or equivalent
  • Two (2) years of additional formal technical training (two (2) years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of technical training), plus at least five (5) years applicable experience in a DIESEL POWERED vehicle maintenance program.

  Preferred

  • Automotive Service Excellence (ASE ) certification
  • Two (2) years in an instructional capacity is desired

  Knowledge and Skills

  • A complete understanding of 12 and 24 volt electrical circuitry.
  • Ability to comprehend fully electric and hybrid propulsions, storage batteries, and HVAC systems.
  • Knowledge of electronic controls including engines, transmissions, body controls, ABS and HVAC systems.
  • Proficiency in heavy-duty diesel engines, transmissions, HVAC, air brake systems, multiplex systems, hydraulics, aftertreatment, and pneumatics required.
  • Knowledge of computer based diagnostic software and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite software is desired.

  Physical Demands

  • Must be able to lift 50lbs
  • Have Physical fitness and stamina to stoop, crawl, work laying down, climb stairs, work in confined areas.

  Working Environment

  • Classroom
  • Workshop
  • Live garage.

  Other Conditions

  • Be able to work in a noisy fast paced environment.

  Benefits

  • Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Leave
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan
  • Retirement Plans
  • 401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution
  • 401(k) - Retirement saving plan with up to an 3% company match
  • 457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan

  About the Role

  This Position Supervises: Maintenance employees during training.

  Schedule

  NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more about NJ TRANSIT! Sign up to receive an invitation to our next live information session at WWW.NJTRANSIT.COM/BEST INDCO1.