Training Manager - VVTA

Pay

$87,000 yearly

Requirements

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Must be a certified Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) bus operator trainer.
• Must have Class “B” Commercial Driver License (P) endorsement.
• Preferred candidate with Airbrakes, and Passenger endorsements and valid active medical examiners certificate.
• Must have at least 3 years’ progressive transit experience with commercial class “B” vehicles in a fixed route transit system.
• Knowledgeable with DOT policies, OSHA, NIMS, EPA standards and ADA requirements.
• Experience developing and implementing safety program plans and procedures; conducting investigations, analyzing data, and identifying and recommending corrective action.
• Must maintain confidentiality and safeguarding of sensitive material.
• Conducting oral presentations, relaying technical information in understandable terms.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse workforce.

Skills

• Possess a working knowledge of adult education principles and practices.
• Possess the skills necessary to write and express oneself orally in a logical, comprehensive, and intelligent manner, as well as good organizational skills.
• Possess the temperament necessary for maintaining amiable relations with various levels of company personnel.
• Possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to interpret and explain regulations to others.
• Must have excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritize.
• Works well with other department managers.

Responsibilities

• Administers and directs the Keolis Operator Education Program, Trainer Certification Program, Monthly Safety Initiative, and OSHA required training to all department employees.
• Conducts driver’s licensing safety instruction.
• Provides training assistance to the Maintenance Department, Human Resources and other departments as needed.
• Directs Behind the Wheel (BTW), retraining, refresher, and post-accident training processes.
• Coordinate classroom, BTW, line and revenue instruction/scheduling for new hire classes.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through appropriate student evaluation and post training effectiveness evaluations making modifications to the program design to increase program efficiency.
• Manage large-scale training projects as assigned.
• Assure the training programs are maintained current and incorporated with up-to-date information gained from Keolis, federal and state authorities and agencies.
• Prepare trainee examinations and conduct trainee evaluations for classroom, line, and revenue phases of training.
• As appropriate, conduct counseling sessions for trainees, evaluate the results, and recommend/develop individualized training programs.
• Support management in the areas