Manager of Maintenance Training

Hampton Roads Transit is looking for dynamic, customer service oriented, and energetic people to become part of a committed team providing excellent and effective public transportation to the Hampton Roads region. In addition to rewarding careers and professional development opportunities, we offer unmatched benefits and competitive wages in a stimulating environment that will provide you with the flexibility and training tools to grow.

The Manager of Maintenance Training is responsible for developing, coordinating, and managing the orientation and training of Operations maintenance employees, advising training procedures and systems for the Training Program. Analyzes and develops training modules for different classification of maintenance mechanics for diesel bus engines. Assess several elements and alternatives, which involve minor research. Modify methods and procedures or plan and establish new methods and procedures.

This position works in conjunction with the bus and rail maintenance managers by managing the training needs of both maintenance departments.

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the maintenance training department. Responsible for the availability, reliability, safety and cleanliness of vehicles, equipment and facilities. Oversees maintenance training, quality standards and measurements.
• Works to achieve departmental goals and objectives. Monitor progress towards established goals and reports results to the Director of Transportation. Takes corrective action to achieve goals.
• Develops, implements and enforces standard practices and procedure and assures uniform application at all Bus and Rail Operating Locations.
• Implements Quality Control measures. Develops and monitors systems of checks for compliance to maintenance procedures and safety rules. Ensures that quality and safety are integrated into all aspects of subordinate responsibilities.
• Maximizes use of automated computer programs to improve efficiency and management of maintenance operations. Responsible for maintaining accurate computerized and paper maintenance training records in compliance with corporate procedures as well as local, state and federal regulations.
• Provides direction and oversight on maintenance training programs to alleviate deficiencies and increase mechanical skill or promotional opportunities.
• Maintains knowledge of labor contract provisions and ensures compliance with such provisions relative to work assignments, schedules, discipline, wages, etc. Fosters a climate of communication, cooperation and respect.
• Assists in the development of the maintenance and training budgets. Manages the bus maintenance and training budgetary outcomes within approved guidelines.
• Advises on various operational and personnel matters; guides improvement by implementing measurements, programs, standards, and written procedures.
• Manage compliance with Federal, State or Local regulations including but not limited to; FTA triennial reviews, safety audits, drug and alcohol audits, independent audits, EEO Program audit, etc.
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment, ensuring compliance with safety, security, cleanliness, environmental, and HAZMAT regulations.
• Responsible for implementing and overseeing all aspects of technical training for HRT Maintenance employees.
• Provides direction to the Training Specialists to develop and/or present both classroom & hands on training for all modes of operation.
• Responsible for representing the Maintenance Training Department in various forums, observing and analyzing work practices, acting as liaison between trainees and management as well as, participates in the resolution of maintenance problems and operations issues.
• Identifies training needs through coordinated communications with various Managers and Directors. Serves as technical advisor for all Operational Departments.
• Provides direction and distributes training workloads to the training specialists, peer to peer trainers, and contractual instructors.
• Ensures that maintenance employees are properly trained to maintain and/or operate rolling stock, shop equipment, and test equipment along with all associated safety practices.
• Creates learning environments by planning, coordinating and facilitating training, developing and maintaining training databases, developing lesson plans, prescribing learning criteria, reviewing trainer criteria, researching and developing materials.
• Responsible for the establishment and maintenance of training resources inclusive of contractors, equipment, technical and training libraries and pool of subject matter experts.
• Ensures information from the Training Specialists is disseminated by training employees in both technical and non-technical maintenance, creating schedules, procedures and evaluation criteria, implementing policies, creating training aids and manuals, and practicing new techniques.
• Reviews safety plans, coordinating safety training programs, ensuring standards are maintained,…