What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training Specialist/ Transit Operations position at Transit?
Position Summary
Plan, coordinate and implement all in-house training and educational activities for operations personnel in the Transit Department; provide training in any of the following areas: training drivers to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), proper operations and procedures of a two-way radio system and Albuquerque Ride and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) rules and regulations; conduct research into specialized training classes and evaluate current training programs and perform a variety of professional and technical tasks in support of assigned area of responsibility.
This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in organizational training or adult learning theory; and
Three (3) years experience in any combination of the following areas:
transportation management
driving experience in a transportation related position
To include one (1) year organizational training and one (1) year supervisory or lead experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License Class B with a Passenger "P" endorsement within a two (2) week period from completion of City CDL training.
Possession of a valid City of Albuquerque Operator Permit (COP) within 90 days from date of hire
Preferred Knowledge
- Basic operations, services and activities of training program
- Principles and practices of program development and implementation
- Modern learning techniques and theory
- Recent developments, current literature and information related to training
- Principles and practices of management/labor relations
- Modern office equipment including computers
- Fixed route and Para transit operations
- Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and safety regulations
- ADA regulations
- Standard safety practices and potential hazards related to the operation of assigned vehicles
Preferred Skills & Abilities
- Coordinate and direct training programs
- Recommend and implement goals and objectives for providing training services
- Prepare accurate schedules, outlines, materials and reports
- Interpret and explain City policies and procedures
- Train inexperienced CDL drivers
- Understand and interpret fixed route paddle board
- Communicate clearly and concisely
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including the general public intellectual capabilities
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation