Rail Technical Trainer I: Operator Training Lead

King County; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

King County Metro Rail Division seeks a Rail Technical Trainer I to train the future light rail workforce in King County. The role includes classroom and hands-on instruction, curriculum development, and ensuring safety and quality in rail operations.

You will update procedures, prepare training materials, evaluate trainees, and coordinate with Rail management to oversee operations. A minimum of one year in a rail environment with trainer experience is required.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a Light Rail environment and experience as a trainer and/or educator of adults.
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the work.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of rail training for Light Rail Operators.
• Develop, implement, and conduct training (curriculum, lesson plans, hands-on training and assessment) for rail employees and others as assigned.
• Update instructional procedures and program content.
• Prepare and maintain training aids, charts, view graphs, visual aids, equipment simulators, and mock-ups.
• Ensure availability of classroom space and equipment for training programs.
• Conduct initial, refresher, and retraining for rail employees as necessary.
• Monitor progress of trainees and provide progress evaluations and counseling.
• Maintain documentation on rail training and testing as required by policy and law.

Skills

Rail training

Adult education

Oral and written communication

Job description

King County Metro Rail Division seeks a Rail Technical Trainer I to train the future light rail workforce in King County. The role includes classroom and hands-on instruction, curriculum development, and ensuring safety and quality in rail operations.

You will update procedures, prepare training materials, evaluate trainees, and coordinate with Rail management to oversee operations. A minimum of one year in a rail environment with trainer experience is required.