Maintenance Training Instructor

BASIC PURPOSE


* Under general direction, provide technical and professional assistance preparing, providing and overseeing technical training to PSTA Maintenance employees.



* Administer and evaluate training programs as needed, monitoring training activities, scheduling classes and training employees in technical and non-technical aspects of maintenance, developing and organizing training manuals, lesson plans, schedules, procedures and certification programs, maintaining records and monitoring and evaluating trainees.



* Other duties include representing the Maintenance Department, observing and analyzing work practices, encouraging positive changes, maintaining current knowledge of bus maintenance requirements and technology to resolve bus maintenance problems and vehicle operations issues, and coordinating with staff and other departments.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


* Create learning environments by planning, coordinating and facilitating training, maintaining training databases, participating on committees, developing lesson plans, prescribing learning criteria, reviewing training criteria, researching and developing materials.



* Disseminate information by training employees in both technical and non-technical maintenance, creating schedules, procedures and evaluation criteria, implementing policies, creating training aids and manuals, and practicing new techniques.



* Participate in accident investigation, identify unsafe working conditions,  complete random inspections,  and conduct regular safety and inspection drills.



* Develop and deliver relevant training on tools and equipment utilized by the Maintenance Division. 



* Evaluate maintenance fleet and facilities staff activities; participate in the hiring process; maintain training and technical libraries, coordinate efforts with other departments; and serve on committees.



* Prepare and/or coordinate with other departments any documentation required in support of the FTA triennial reviews, drug and alcohol audits, independent audits, state audits, etc.



* Observe and evaluate required competencies among employees in their respective functional areas. 



* Special projects are managed with minimal oversight and assignments being reviewed upon completion. 



* Performance reviewed periodically.



* Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS


* Report to work as an “essential employee” in emergency situations or disasters, acts of nature or major incidents/accidents. 



* Attend required meetings. 

·   Maintain good communication with Maintenance employees and other staff to ensure effective functioning of the Maintenance Division. 


* Evaluate the performance of Fleet Maintenance employees to motivate and reward employees and improve employee performance.



* Reinforce company policies and adhere to company standards. 



* Interact with other transit agencies, gove...