What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Safety and Training Instructor position at Omnitrans?
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this position:
- Trains new coach operators in all areas of coach operation, including vehicles, equipment, and procedures. Conducts obstacle course and behind the wheel training. Administers course reviews and written examinations.
- Evaluates and counsels student coach operators regarding performance; conducts interviews and probationary evaluations as needed.
- Performs regular coach operator on-board observations and evaluation of operator performance.
- Conducts training on all new bus equipment and new operating procedures; recertifies and retrains coach operators in general operations and/or specialized courses. Conducts annual AB1787 training.
- Examines operators in all areas of coach operations, administers DMV tests as needed for operators and maintenance personnel. Completes and files all state and federal training certification documents.
- Develops training materials, handouts, and lesson plans. Periodically reviews materials to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Maintains records of preventable accidents and prepares reports for the National Safety Council Accident Appeals Board. May serve as an advisory member of the Agency Accident Review Committee.
- Communicates with other agencies to keep current on teaching materials, aids and techniques used in the transit industry; performs additional research as necessary to improve materials and methods.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Provides work direction to others but does not have direct performance appraisal responsibility.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED). A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the operation of motor coaches comparable to those operated by Omnitrans with a public or private transit agency and prior experience instructing adults in a formal training program or three (3) years of supervisory experience.
Knowledge of transit operations including equipment, bus operation procedures, safety regulations and federal and state public transportation regulations; teaching methods and practices. Ability to develop and write training materials and design course curriculum. maintain records and prepare reports; instruct and train employees in the safe operation of Agency vehicles; evaluate the performance of students and veteran coach operators.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Positions in this job classification are considered safety-sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations.
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California driver's license (Class A or B) with air brake and passenger endorsements, a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate, and D.O.T. and D.D.C. certifications. A safe driving record is required. Must meet the minimum standards specified by California State Law AB 1787, California DMV Code 40099 for a transit bus vehicle driver instructor.
Omnitrans in an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Salary : $67,681 - $101,522
