Elite Transit Tech Trainer & ASE Certification Coach

Capital District Transportation Authority; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 51,848 - 73,844; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Capital District Transportation Authority seeks a Technical Trainer to architect workforce capability within the maintenance division, turning raw mechanical aptitude into elite proficiency for diesel, electric and gas fleets, with a focus on safety and reliability.

The role emphasizes rigorous instruction, mentorship, and quality oversight, including hands-on and written assessments, weekly QA inspections, and coordination of Maintenance Roadeos events.

Qualifications

• Possession of ASE Transit Bus certifications (or within 12 months).
• Class A CDL with Passenger required (or within 12 months).
• Willingness to travel between regional divisions: Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Glens Falls.

Responsibilities

• Architect workforce capability through instruction, mentorship and QA oversight.
• Lead weekly QA inspections and maintain training records.
• Coordinate logistics for large technical events (Maintenance Roadeos).
• Administer hands-on and written assessments and candidate presentations.

Education

ASE Transit Bus certifications

Class A CDL with Passenger

Job description

Capital District Transportation Authority seeks a Technical Trainer to architect workforce capability within the maintenance division, turning raw mechanical aptitude into elite proficiency for diesel, electric and gas fleets, with a focus on safety and reliability.

The role emphasizes rigorous instruction, mentorship, and quality oversight, including hands-on and written assessments, weekly QA inspections, and coordination of Maintenance Roadeos events.