What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Safety, Training & Technical Services Manager (New Haven) position at CT TRANSIT?
This position is responsible to the Superintendent of Maintenance Training and Technical Services in developing and conducting system wide technical maintenance training and safety programs to include standard operating procedures as well as coordinating and scheduling training provided by outside vendors. The incumbent will also be responsible to participate in safety initiatives and actively promote safety throughout the maintenance department system wide.1.Assists in developing and conducts technical maintenance training programs. This includes course scheduling, developing training aides, and maintaining the technical library.
2.Oversees program development, instructional content and execution success of the maintenance training and safety programs.
CTtransit is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
3. Regularly conducts instructional courses in the troubleshooting and repair of all systems found on the buses operated by CTtransit. This includes zero-emission vehicle components, engines, transmissions, computer controls, brake systems, steering, suspension, compressed air, hydraulics, etc.
4.Must be able to work flexible schedules which will reflect transit system operations. Assists in managing problems and emergencies involving the Maintenance and Safety Departments on a 24/7 basis.
5.Conducts training on federal and state rules and regulations regarding safety and environmental issues.
6.Plans, schedules and conducts monthly safety meetings based on company safety trainings goals.
7.Develops and administers the maintenance re-training program.
8.Conducts and reports any unsafe work conditions.
9. Trains employees on the importance of workplace safety.
10.Conducts incident and accident investigations including providing documentation and follow-up to executive leadership.
11.Coordinates and arranges training with outside providers and vendors for additional training opportunities.
12.Additional responsibilities include assisting with troubleshooting and problem solving, conducting facility tours, operating laboratory and test equipment as part of training program activities, and maintaining an inventory of all assigned equipment. Assist maintenance supervisors in special projects, diagnosis and events as needed.
13.Performs a variety of general and advanced technical and administrative functions.
14. Ability to prioritize tasks, manages time effectively and works cooperatively with all levels of personnel.
15.Attends in-service training, seminars or other opportunities for professional development as made available by CTtransit.
16.Has thorough working knowledge of CTtransit’s policies and procedures.
17. Supports ongoing evaluation and documented observations of trainee and employee performance with supplemental training as required.
18.Retrieve, download, review, and process video footage for investigation of accidents or incidents as needed.
19.Conducts employee safety observations, safety inspections and has the authority to remove employees from service due to unsafe acts or related safety policy violations.
20.Must be able to responsibly record, report, investigate and respond to any accidents or incidents as needed.
21.Ensures proper execution of accident investigations as conducted by maintenance staff.
22.Administers, develops and implements various personnel policies and procedures related to safety of employees.
23.Create training presentations, video content, bulletins and other safety and training department messaging.
24.Conducts employee safety observations and inspections with the direct authority to remove employees from service due to unsafe acts or related safety policy violations.
25.Conducts retraining programs related to disciplinary and non-disciplinary matters including safety topics as required.
26.Administers develop and implement various personnel policies and procedures related to training employees.
27.Assist in managing emergencies involving the safety and training department as needed on a 24/7 basis.
28.Administers appropriate and progressive employee discipline for safety and training related policy violations and drafts associated reports and documentation.
29.Ability to remove employees from service due to execution of unsafe acts
30.Additional administrative duties as assigned.
31.Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned in other departments and/or divisions as needed.1. Minimum possession of a bachelor’s degree with major course work in engineering, training, business management or a related field is required.
2.An equivalent combination of education and work experience on a year-for-year basis can be substituted for the 4-year degree requirement. Completion of two (2) years of advanced technical schooling with major course work in; automotive and heavy vehicle repair, mechanical engineering or training along with additional work experience can be used as a substitute for not meeting the degree requirement.
3.Experience in managing employees in a union environment, interviewing, hiring, training, employee development, and managing employee discipline.
4.Five (5) years of experience in varied phases of fleet maintenance and repair work with at least one (1) full year of significant responsibility as a trainer or training officer is required. In addition, experience with the use of digital fleet maintenance technology and the use of computers is required.
5.Proficient with OSHA and DEEP regulations to deliver safety and health training to employees.
6.This position requires extensive knowledge of the principles and techniques of fleet service training and curriculum development; the ability to prioritize projects; requires the ability to communicate ideas effectively orally and in writing, along with interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy, to establish effective working relationships with other employees and when necessary, members of the public.
7.Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
8.Proficient in software programs (word processing, spreadsheet and database), Internet applications and utilization of all relevant office equipment. The ability to learn quickly internal software programs.
9.Must be able to handle confidential information.
10.A valid drivers’ license is required. Individual may be required to travel in the course of their daily work. Travel to all other divisions of CTtransit and to other transit systems is also required as assigned.
11.Current active CDL is highly preferred.
12.OSHA 30 certification preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
13.NFPA 70e certification preferred.For full job description and to apply please visit our career website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cttransit
2.Oversees program development, instructional content and execution success of the maintenance training and safety programs.
CTtransit is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
3. Regularly conducts instructional courses in the troubleshooting and repair of all systems found on the buses operated by CTtransit. This includes zero-emission vehicle components, engines, transmissions, computer controls, brake systems, steering, suspension, compressed air, hydraulics, etc.
4.Must be able to work flexible schedules which will reflect transit system operations. Assists in managing problems and emergencies involving the Maintenance and Safety Departments on a 24/7 basis.
5.Conducts training on federal and state rules and regulations regarding safety and environmental issues.
6.Plans, schedules and conducts monthly safety meetings based on company safety trainings goals.
7.Develops and administers the maintenance re-training program.
8.Conducts and reports any unsafe work conditions.
9. Trains employees on the importance of workplace safety.
10.Conducts incident and accident investigations including providing documentation and follow-up to executive leadership.
11.Coordinates and arranges training with outside providers and vendors for additional training opportunities.
12.Additional responsibilities include assisting with troubleshooting and problem solving, conducting facility tours, operating laboratory and test equipment as part of training program activities, and maintaining an inventory of all assigned equipment. Assist maintenance supervisors in special projects, diagnosis and events as needed.
13.Performs a variety of general and advanced technical and administrative functions.
14. Ability to prioritize tasks, manages time effectively and works cooperatively with all levels of personnel.
15.Attends in-service training, seminars or other opportunities for professional development as made available by CTtransit.
16.Has thorough working knowledge of CTtransit’s policies and procedures.
17. Supports ongoing evaluation and documented observations of trainee and employee performance with supplemental training as required.
18.Retrieve, download, review, and process video footage for investigation of accidents or incidents as needed.
19.Conducts employee safety observations, safety inspections and has the authority to remove employees from service due to unsafe acts or related safety policy violations.
20.Must be able to responsibly record, report, investigate and respond to any accidents or incidents as needed.
21.Ensures proper execution of accident investigations as conducted by maintenance staff.
22.Administers, develops and implements various personnel policies and procedures related to safety of employees.
23.Create training presentations, video content, bulletins and other safety and training department messaging.
24.Conducts employee safety observations and inspections with the direct authority to remove employees from service due to unsafe acts or related safety policy violations.
25.Conducts retraining programs related to disciplinary and non-disciplinary matters including safety topics as required.
26.Administers develop and implement various personnel policies and procedures related to training employees.
27.Assist in managing emergencies involving the safety and training department as needed on a 24/7 basis.
28.Administers appropriate and progressive employee discipline for safety and training related policy violations and drafts associated reports and documentation.
29.Ability to remove employees from service due to execution of unsafe acts
30.Additional administrative duties as assigned.
31.Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned in other departments and/or divisions as needed.1. Minimum possession of a bachelor’s degree with major course work in engineering, training, business management or a related field is required.
2.An equivalent combination of education and work experience on a year-for-year basis can be substituted for the 4-year degree requirement. Completion of two (2) years of advanced technical schooling with major course work in; automotive and heavy vehicle repair, mechanical engineering or training along with additional work experience can be used as a substitute for not meeting the degree requirement.
3.Experience in managing employees in a union environment, interviewing, hiring, training, employee development, and managing employee discipline.
4.Five (5) years of experience in varied phases of fleet maintenance and repair work with at least one (1) full year of significant responsibility as a trainer or training officer is required. In addition, experience with the use of digital fleet maintenance technology and the use of computers is required.
5.Proficient with OSHA and DEEP regulations to deliver safety and health training to employees.
6.This position requires extensive knowledge of the principles and techniques of fleet service training and curriculum development; the ability to prioritize projects; requires the ability to communicate ideas effectively orally and in writing, along with interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy, to establish effective working relationships with other employees and when necessary, members of the public.
7.Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
8.Proficient in software programs (word processing, spreadsheet and database), Internet applications and utilization of all relevant office equipment. The ability to learn quickly internal software programs.
9.Must be able to handle confidential information.
10.A valid drivers’ license is required. Individual may be required to travel in the course of their daily work. Travel to all other divisions of CTtransit and to other transit systems is also required as assigned.
11.Current active CDL is highly preferred.
12.OSHA 30 certification preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
13.NFPA 70e certification preferred.For full job description and to apply please visit our career website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cttransit
Salary : $86,000 - $90,000
