ATU MAP Coordinator

POSITION TITLE: ATU LOCAL 1070 TRANSIT APPRENTICESHIP & MENTORSHIP COORDINATOR

REPORTS TO: INDYGO OPERATIONS LEADERSHIP DESIGNEE AND MAP STEERING COMMITTEE

SAFETY SENSITIVE: NO

DEPARTMENT: ATU LOCAL 1070 UNION OFFICE DIVISION: ADMINISTRATIVE

POSITION PURPOSE: Under the direction of the Operations leadership designee, the ATU Local 1070 Transit Apprenticeship & Mentorship Coordinator (“the Coordinator”) is responsible for the implementation, coordination, and maintenance of the Mentorship and Apprenticeship Program (MAP). The coordinator of this program will utilize their on-the-job experience in transit to prepare training materials and provide direction to the MAP and serves as the program administrator and liaison to the ATU Local President/Business Agent or their representative.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To be successful in this role, the individual must be able to perform all assigned duties and functions listed below in a satisfactory manner:

• Serves as the liaison to ATU Local 1070 President/Business Agent or their representative, IndyGo President CEO, and the IndyGo Executive Team point of contact with state or federal entities related to apprenticeship standards and programs
• Prepares written correspondence on behalf of ATU Local 1070 and the Mentoring & Apprenticeship Program
• Designs and facilitates the coach and maintenance mentorship educational seminars and onboarding of new mentors and mentees
• Advocate for and promote the program
• Prepares written and oral reports concerning all aspects of the Mentoring & Apprenticeship program, including individual mentees and apprentice’s performance, program accomplishments, and related documentation, and any mandated reporting.
• Coordinates and evaluates the participation of educational agencies and program instructors and mentors.
• Develops and implements strategies for pre-apprentices, outreach, recruitment, and retention in MAP
• Works closely with the IndyGo Workforce Development managers, ATU leadership, HR team members, mentors, and mentees
• Update and coordinate with the various IndyGo departments regarding MAP
• Conducts orientations for incoming new apprentices and mentors.
• Provides technical advice to mentors and mentees on evaluating work progress, recognizing acceptable work behaviors, and correcting unacceptable work behaviors.
• Maintains all MAP files and records, including but not limited to program documents, apprentice files and progress reports, and all meeting agendas and minutes.
• Offer support to new coach operators during training/onboarding 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR  EXPERIENCE: To perform this job successfully, the individual must have a combination of the following education and/or experience.

• At least five (5) years of service as a Coach Operator, Mechanic, or related union-covered position. 

• A valid Indiana driver’s license is required. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

• Willingness to lead
• Proficient in the use Microsoft Office
• Database management
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information.
• Able to work with diverse backgrounds and cohesively with others in various departments at all levels of IndyGo.
• Ability to maintain and prioritize multiple projects

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Ability to perform effectively in environments with frequent workload changes and competing demands.
• Ability to work independently with work checked regularly.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Proven sensory skills, such as ability to communicate and accurately exchange information, ability to respond to directions and hazards, proven color perception and peripheral vision.

• Requires exposure to heavy machinery/equipment, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, fumes/odors, some hazardous materials, and dirt/dust.
• Ability to work evening, night, weekend and holiday hours as required.