Maintenance Trainer

Maintenance Technical Trainer

This position is responsible for research and development, conducts classroom and hands-on instruction, and evaluates training programs for the maintenance employees.

Reports to: Director of Training and Development / Training Coordinator

Essential Functions:

• Provides instruction and supervision to apprentices (but not limited to), on the proper and safe techniques and procedures for repair and maintenance of all mechanical components and systems.
• Coordinates the selection and evaluation process for on-the job trainers (mentors). Conducts interviews and recommends employees as needed. Develops methods to monitor and evaluate the performance of on-the-job trainers.
• Plans, develops, presents, and updates course content for training programs, including manuals and other materials. This would include but not limited to course outlines, lessons plan, visual and mechanical aids.
• Coordinates with technical training staff to develop and integrate technology-based training methods into technical training.
• Completes, submits, and maintains accurate up-to-date training records, required reports and schedules in a timely manner.
• Communicates regularly with maintenance management to access training needs, determine instructional requirements and to evaluate effectiveness of programs.
• Coordinates and provides schedules for maintenance employees.
• Provides technical troubleshooting and assistance to employees.
• Assists with the development of standard maintenance procedures as it relates to training.
• Develops and administers written and task performance assessments to evaluate learner progress.
• Operates revenue vehicles and support vehicles to coordinate training efforts, as required.
• Meets standard of third-party testing and conduct CDL training as required for maintenance staff.

Safety Initiatives and Security Measures

• Ensures that employees are trained on safety policies and procedures.
• Enforces security measures, controls, and procedures.
• Maintains, recertifies and audits maintenance training equipment or coordinates with third party/building maintenance.
• This is a safety sensitive position subject to all testing provisions under the Drug and Alcohol Policy, including random drug and alcohol testing.

Education, Requirements, and/or Experience

Minimum of:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years’ experience with hands on vehicle maintenance or body shop repair.
• Effective communicator skills; ability to present information effectively in a multi-environmental setting.
• Knowledge of training materials for all maintenance related courses, personal computers and commonly used software programs for word processing, spreadsheets, and databases at the level of proficiency; currently used inventory management systems and software; and standard industry computer software used diagnose and troubleshoot bus electrical systems and electronically controlled engines and transmissions.
• Self-motivator and continual learner
• CDL A with P endorsement

Preferred:

• Two (2) years’ experience as a facilitator/trainer
• Previous supervisory experience
• ASE Certification
• Education instruction experience or related field.

Competencies

• High level of knowledge on all bus components and software used to diagnose all vehicles.
• Competent in job skills and knowledge; exhibits the ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current and future developments; requires minimal supervision.
• Collects and researches data, ability to read and interrupt mathematical problems; can read and create graphs; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Stays current and adapts quickly to new technologies; troubleshoots technology problems; uses technology to increase productivity.
• Ability to access personal strength and weaknesses, seeks feedback to improve performance, pursues training and development opportunities, strives to continuously build knowledge and skills, shares expertise with others.
• Problem solver: identify and resolves problems in a timely manner, develops alternative solutions, works well within a group; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Effectively communicate change and progress; completes projects on time.
• Ability to effectively operate all Microsoft applications, Ron Turley, TrainCaster, Track It Software systems, etc. Must be able to operate phones, computer, tablets, laptops, printer/fax/copy, adding machines, projector, smart board, camera, and can set up training equipment off site.
• Adapts to change!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,200.00 - $74,100.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Vehicle maintenance: 3 years (Required)
• Supervising: 1 year (Preferred)
• Training delivery: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Required)
• ASE Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Madison, TN 37115 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Madison, TN 37115: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,200 - $74,100