Senior Maintenance Instructor

Job Title

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. This includes working 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.
• Appraises and provides counsel for complex technical troubleshooting. Validates training objectives. Audits training result 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.

Education, Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum: 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: ASE certification; two (2) years in an instructional capacity is desired.

Knowledge and Skills

• Essential: 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.
• Preferred: Knowledge of computer based diagnostic software and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• CDL A, license desirable.
• ASE certification desirable.

Working Environment

• Classroom, workshop, live garage.

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.

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
• Commuter benefits
• 401(a), 401(b), 401(k) Retirement Plans – up to 9% employer contribution

NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer