Transit Operations Trainer

Work Location: 2411 Tallevast Road, Sarasota, FL  34243

Facilities a wide variety of skills training and professional development programs that enhance the effectiveness and career wellbeing for employees of the Manatee County Public Works Department Transit Division.  Assists with coordinating and developing new hire orientation and training for all new transit operators, remediation of current employees, and training of new equipment for Transit Division buses.  

Working Conditions

Typical indoor office environment.  Periodic outdoor field work required, possibly in adverse weather conditions.  Sitting for long periods of time, working on computer.  Lifting equipment or supplies up to 25 pounds alone and up to 50 pounds with assistance.  Position requires visual acuity and depth perception, as well as ability to hear and identify sounds.  Regularly required to drive County vehicles as part of the duties of the job.  Periodically required to work other than normal business hours.

Essential Functions

Designs, coordinates, and schedules comprehensive on-going employee skills training, education, and development programs for all levels of the organization.  Designs and develops course goals and objectives and develops course outlines and curriculum.  Updates existing training program by revisiting and creating new material and approaches. 

Schedules and delivers new and advanced training programs to all transit operators, customer service representatives, and administration personnel, along with other required training to meet all existing FTA and FDOT standards. 

Coordinates, schedules, and conducts ride checks to evaluate specific operational skills and public relations skills that apply to all transit operators and supervisors.  Evaluates employee performance during trainings and provides corrective action recommendations to the employee. 

Conducts CDL skill tests as a certified DOT Third Party Tester. 

Identifies, obtains, and previews training aids or programs and makes recommendations on such to management. 

Operates as Transit Operator once per quarter for an entire shift assuming all duties of these functions.

Maintains knowledge and understanding of current best practices, trends, laws, and issues affecting area of expertise.  Upon approval, attends educational events that will increase professional knowledge and be otherwise beneficial to the County.

Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required.

Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, organizational development, education, or a related field.

3 or more years of experience in bus operator training or similar field.

Valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver License with passenger and air brakes endorsements required.

State of Florida CDL Third-Party Testing Certificate required within one year of hire.

FTA Instructors Course for Transit Trainers certificate required within one year of hire.

The following FEMA training certifications are required within 6 months of hire:  IS-00100, IS-00200, IS-00700, IS 00800.

A comparable combination of education, training, and work experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Able to prioritize tasks, deal effectively with competing and changing priorities, and meet deadlines.   Accurate, detail-oriented, and organized.  Able to analyze and resolve difficult situations and problems. 

Good knowledge and understanding of adult education and training in a variety of formats, including classroom, field, and virtual.  Able to facilitate effective and engaging training programs.

Intermediate knowledge and understanding of public transit administration, including back knowledge of transit operations.

Good knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance necessary to successfully perform job duties, including Federal, State, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the operations of a public transit system.

Good knowledge and understanding of computer applications and software programs required to perform job duties.

Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills, including public presentation skills, in order to interact professionally and effectively with staff, management, government regulators, and other stakeholders.  Able to communicate policies, practices, and procedures for clarity and understanding.

Capable of working independently with general supervision.

Salary : $51,912 - $83,059