Senior Rail Training & LMS Specialist

SoundTransit; Cushman (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Job summary

Sound Transit is seeking a Training Specialist to identify, develop, test, deploy and track compliance for technical training programs supporting Tacoma Link operations. You will manage LMS, create curricula and deliver classroom and field training for rail operators and maintenance staff.

Responsibilities include collaborating with HR and safety, evaluating training effectiveness and ensuring documentation meets regulatory requirements. A DOT certification/training focus may apply.

Qualifications

• Education in Education, Computer Science or Trade School Instruction with four years of adult-training experience.
• Experience in developing, testing and deploying training programs.
• Knowledge of safety standards and compliance requirements.
• Experience with LMS administration and training records management.

Responsibilities

• Develops, plans and evaluates technical training programs for Tacoma Link.
• Manages training records, audits and compliance reporting.
• Delivers initial classroom and field training for safety-sensitive roles.
• Collaborates with HR, Safety and external trainers to meet program needs.
• Prepares instructional materials and coordinates training logistics.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Training delivery

Curriculum development

Adult learning principles

LMS knowledge

Project management

Safety standards

Vendor management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/CS/Trade Instruction

Tools

LMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sound Transit is seeking a Training Specialist to identify, develop, test, deploy and track compliance for technical training programs supporting Tacoma Link operations. You will manage LMS, create curricula and deliver classroom and field training for rail operators and maintenance staff.

Responsibilities include collaborating with HR and safety, evaluating training effectiveness and ensuring documentation meets regulatory requirements. A DOT certification/training focus may apply.