What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Training Specialist position at Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division?
MLGW is the nation’s largest three-service municipal utility, serving over 440,000 customers representing diverse backgrounds. Since 1939, MLGW has met the utility needs of Memphis and Shelby County residents by delivering reliable and affordable electricity, natural gas, and water service. We provide a full range of customer-oriented services, including a major role in the economic development for our customers.
MLGW recognizes that our greatest assets are our employees and value diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to providing opportunities for career growth, training, and development. MLGW offers competitive benefits including PTO, pension and 457B retirement plan. We are dedicated to corporate social responsibility through community volunteerism and giving.
MLGW is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. No information obtained in this application is intended to be used for such discrimination.
The essential job responsibilities of the Safety and Training Specialist are to organize, prepare and conduct safety and field training programs/technical instruction to include the operation of a Commercial Motor Vehicle as required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, under the guidelines of the Entry Level Driver Trainer (ELDT) mandate.
Qualification Requirements:
To perform the Safety Training Specialist role, you must:
- Have an Associate degree in General Technology or Industrial Technology or Vocational Technical Education or Engineering Technology with a major in Industrial Safety plus 4 years of journeyman Heavy Equipment Operator or have a high school diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.) with 8 years' experience as Mechanic or Heavy Equipment Operator depending on area need.
- Have a minimum of two years' experience operating a CMV requiring a CDL of the same (or higher) class, or the same endorsement and two years' experience as a Behind the Wheel CMV instructor
- Successfully complete NIMS Training within 1 year of entering job
- Successfully complete the Tennessee Third Party Commercial Driver License Examiner training and Certification program within one year of entering job
Physical Working Conditions: Requires sedentary work involving standing or walking for brief periods, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular basis; and some dexterity in operating office equipment.
