Training Manager

Transdev North America, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Disability

Job summary

Transdev North America, Inc. in Portland, OR is seeking a Training Manager to lead both behind-the-wheel and classroom training, ensuring safety standards are met and drivers achieve operational excellence.

You will coordinate with corporate and client teams to identify training needs and maintain thorough documentation in compliance with safety regulations. The role focuses on defensive driving, passenger safety and driver performance, requiring extensive driving experience and strong knowledge

Qualifications

• Four years’ training management experience in an operation similar in size and scope.
• 2 years of Public Transit experience is required.
• Understanding of DOT/FTA/FMCSA rules and regulations is essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; capable of presenting to groups.
• Experience designing and delivering safety training programs.

Responsibilities

• Provides behind-the-wheel instruction per corporate and client specs, emphasizing safety and passenger transportation.
• Oversees classroom and driving training in line with location requirements.
• Maintains up-to-date safety manuals, programs and procedures and ensures compliance.
• Documents all training activities and maintains training records.
• Develops safety training to reduce accidents and heighten safety awareness.
• Creates tracking processes for training and compliance data as needed.
• Collaborates with client and corporate personnel to identify training needs and resources.
• Works with local Safety Manager to design and deliver monthly and annual training.
• Maintains employee filing systems and participates in audits/inspections.
• May conduct accident investigations and assign retraining when needed.
• Performs road observations to assess operator safety and service quality.

Skills

Training management experience

Public Transit experience

Regulatory compliance knowledge (DOT/F

Communication skills

Safety training experience

Education

College degree or equivalent

Job description

Training Manager

Portland, OR

Transdev in Portland, Oregon is hiring a Training Manager to join our team! In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for providing behind-the-wheel and classroom training, ensuring safety standards are met, and supporting both new and existing operators in achieving operational excellence. You will work closely with both corporate and client teams to assess and address training needs while maintaining thorough documentation and compliance with all safety regulations. With a focus on defensive driving, passenger safety, and driver performance, this position is ideal for someone with a passion for safety and teaching. The ideal candidate will possess extensive driving experience, and a deep knowledge of transportation safety regulations. A commitment to maintaining high safety standards is essential to success in this role.

Transdev is proud to offer:

• Competitive compensation package of minimum $72,000– Maximum $90,000

Benefits include:

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 6 days
• Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.

Benefits may vary depending on location policy. The above represents the standard Corporate Policy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides behind-the-wheel instruction according to corporate and client specifications in all aspects of vehicle operation and passenger transportation, including defensive driving, service area familiarization, passenger loading, unloading and securement.
• Oversees classroom and behind the wheel training in accordance with corporate and location requirements.
• Ensure all safety manuals, programs, policies, and procedures are current and meet the needs of the location and client.
• Document all training activities and ensure accurate completion of all training-related employee records.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs that are designed to reduce accidents and injuries and heighten overall safety awareness.
• Ability to work in a variety of complex computerized tracking systems and/or create custom tracking processes to meet location and contract compliance regarding Safety, Training and Drug and Alcohol compliance.
• Establish a relationship with client and corporate personnel to identify additional training needs, resources, and opportunities.
• Works in partnership with the location Safety Manager to design and administer monthly Safety In-Service training, annual training, employee retraining and all other location training programs.
• Maintains an adequate and complete employee filing system and participates in audits and inspections to meet client and corporate expectations.
• May conduct accident investigations using root-cause analysis and assigns employee re-training as required.
• Conducts road observations to evaluate operator safety, customer service, and systematic knowledge of the service.
• Provides coaching and re-training as required on Drive Cam.
• Assist with ride checks operators as needed.
• Ensure all employees training records are in compliance with contract, federal, state, and company training policies.
• Ensure new student operators are thoroughly trained in safe and efficient handling of vehicles and equipment to exceed customer standards.
• Monitor the progress of trainees to ensure proper training.
• Assist in other safety and/or training functions related to location services as directed.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Four years’ training management experience in an operation similar in size and scope
• 2 years of Public Transit experience is required.
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduating from college or university supplemented with experience in industrial/workplace safety and accident reduction.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Comfortable speaking before groups.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of DOT (Department of Transportation), FTA (Federal Transit Administration), FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) rules and regulations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, which include ability to explain and present regulations to others and manage both union and non-union employees.
• Familiarity and understanding of Federal, State, and Local workplace safety regulations.
• Familiarity with all applicable safety rules, regulations, and standards – OSHA, EPA, NIMS, and ADA requirements

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Drug testing and background check.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical examination.

Physical Requirements:

Essential Job functions include the following:

• Work indoors, and in air-conditioned or well-ventilated facilities, 70% of the job is done indoors.
• Work outside in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions-30% of the job is performed outside.
• May have long periods of sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen in an office or in a cubicle space.
• Frequently speaking, to present information, in a classroom, or other team settings, and lead training initiatives and programs.
• Ability to hear and respond to questions from audience.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and or drag up to 50 lbs. on a routine basis with occasional need to do the same up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Local Portland metro area travel (>40% of the time)
• Out of State Travel requirement: <5% for occasional meetings.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.

Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants must:

• Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.