Training Specialist​/TR Maint

Plan, coordinate and implement all in-house training and educational activities for maintenance personnel in the Transit Department; provide training on a variety of preventative and diagnostic maintenance processes and procedures, conduct research into specialized training classes and evaluate current training programs and perform a variety of professional and technical tasks in support of assigned area of responsibility.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Description s are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

• Coordinate training and educational activities for transit maintenance personnel; provide training on a variety of preventative and diagnostic maintenance processes and procedures.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing training services; implement policies and procedures.
• Monitor program performance; recommend and implement modifications to systems and procedures.
• Research and plan specialized training activities, and classes including in-service training to provide to the department staff; coordinate, schedule and conduct training activities.
• Promote and coordinate specific activities within the training program including course schedules and any specialized training programs being offered; prepare program event and material including flyers, schedules of events, pamphlets and brochures.
• May plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review and participate in the work of lower lever staff.
• May be required to schedule usage of meeting facilities for activities including training events, classes, and activities; provide information and assistance to users of facilities.
• Maintain records and develop reports concerning new or ongoing programs and program effectiveness; maintain records for training event attendance; maintain and file training reports; prepare statistical reports as required.
• May prepare budget considerations; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
• May be required to provide specialized training regarding the ADA population and comprehensive CDL training.

• Monitor program compliance with laws, rules and regulations related to provision of training and related services.
• Develop survey instruments; conduct surveys of program participants to determine participant needs; interpret and record survey results; implement program changes in response to results.
• Maintain awareness of new developments in the field of organizational training; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
• May be responsible for supervising shops and personnel in the absence of Transit Supervisors.

Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in organizational training, adult education or a related field and;

Three (3) years of experience on maintenance and repair of class 1 thru 8 vehicles to include one (1) year organizational training and;

One (1) year direct supervisory or technical lead experience in an administrative capacity.

HVAC maintenance and repair on class 1 thru 8 vehicles experience preferred.

• Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (Class A or
  
  B) for the past two (2) continuous years.
• Possession of a valid City of Albuquerque Operator Permit (COP) within 90 days from date of hire.
• Possession of a valid AC Recovery certification within 90 days from date of hire.
• Possession of a valid Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) license within 90 days from date of hire.

• Basic operations, services and activities of training program
• Principles and practices of program development and implementation
• Modern learning techniques and theory on class 1 thru 8 vehicles and equipment
• Recent developments, current literature and information related to training
• Principles and practices of management/labor…