Training and Fleet Coordinator

Tri-County Action Program Inc; Waite Park (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Health/dental/life insurance

Employee assistance program

403(b) retirement savings match

Wellness & professional development

Job summary

Tri- County Action Program Inc is seeking a Training and Fleet Coordinator to oversee employee training, fleet coordination and compliance across our Transportation team. This full-time role focuses on safe, reliable public transit and strong customer service culture at multiple garages in Waite Park, Little Falls, Milaca, Sauk Centre or Elk River.

You will administer operator and dispatcher training, maintain records, and coordinate vehicle assignments while supporting preventive maintenance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3 years of relevant transit/transportation experience.
• CDL with Passenger endorsement and a clean driving record.
• Proficiency with dispatch, fleet software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct new Transportation employee orientation and onboarding
• Develop and deliver training for bus operators
• Conduct behind-the-wheel instruction, ride evaluations, and coaching; identify training opportunities
• Schedule refresher training, certifications, and recertifications
• Maintain training records and compliance documentation
• Update training materials and SOPs
• Support Drug and Alcohol training programs and record retention
• Coordinate vehicle assignments and monitor fleet availability
• Track preventive maintenance schedules, licenses and registrations
• Ensure fleet records are audit-ready and submitted to MN DOT

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Flexibility

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Valid CDL with Passenger endorsement

Tools

Dispatch software

Microsoft Office

Fleet management software

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented, safety-focused and professional individual to join our Transportation team as a Training and Fleet Coordinator! This position would be responsible for overseeing employee training programs, fleet coordination activities, and operational compliance to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of public transit services. This position administers operator and dispatcher training, coordinates vehicle-related compliance activities, and promotes a culture of safety and customer service throughout the entire organization.

The primary location for this full-time position would be at one of our garages, located in Waite Park, Little Falls, Milaca, Sauk Centre or Elk River, as best suits the candidate.

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and conduct new Transportation employee orientation and onboarding
• Develop and deliver training for bus operators
• Conduct behind-the-wheel instruction, ride evaluations, and performance coaching; evaluate on the road performance end identify training opportunities.
• Schedule and maintain required refresher training, certifications, and recertifications.
• Maintain accurate training records and compliance documentation
• Update and maintain training materials, standard operating procedures, and instructional resources
• Support Drug and Alcohol training programs, requirements and record retention
• Coordinate vehicle assignments and monitor fleet availability; communicate vehicle needs with vendors
• Track preventive maintenance schedules, inspections, licenses and registration requirements
• Ensure fleet records are accurate, organized, and submitted to MN DOT, and audit-ready

Starting wage range for this full-time position is $26.97 - $33.72 per hour

Benefits include: paid holidays, PTO, health/dental/life insurance, employee assistance and 403b retirement savings match. We also invest in employee wellness and professional development!

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or equivalency and three (3) years' relevant experience with public transit, transportation, logistics, fleet operations, training or a related field.
• Valid driver's license with CDL, Passenger endorsement and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to maintain all licenses and certifications required to operate agency vehicles.
• Ability to use Dispatch software.
• Strong organizational, communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, fleet and operational software systems
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings, weekends and holidays, and emergency response situations when necessary.