Training & Technical Specialist

Palm Tran; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Tran is seeking a professional in maintenance supervision to develop and deliver training programs for the maintenance team. The role includes providing technical assistance, creating SOPs for safe and efficient fleet repair, and ensuring compliance with federal and state vehicle maintenance and safety regulations.

The position reports to the Director of Maintenance.

Qualifications

• Two-year college degree in Education, Industrial Technology or related field.
• Two years transit-based maintenance experience and two years instructional training experience.
• Equivalent education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver employee training programs for maintenance staff.
• Administer technical assistance and develop maintenance SOPs for safe, efficient fleet repairs.
• Ensure compliance with Federal and State vehicle maintenance and safety regulations.
• Exercise independent judgment and report results to the Director of Maintenance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Mechanic experience

MS Word/Excel

Maintenance software

Education

Associate degree in Education/Industrial Technology or related field

Tools

Maintenance Software

Job description

This is a professional and supervisory maintenance position, developing and delivers employee training programs and administers technical assistance as required by the maintenance section. An employee in a position allocated to this class is responsible for implementing a comprehensive in-house maintenance educational/training program to improve employee skill performance at all levels. Duties also include technical assistance in the development of maintenance Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the safe, effective and efficient repair of the vehicle fleet and to ensure Palm Tran is compliant with all Federal and State regulations regarding vehicle maintenance and safety. These duties require the employee to exercise a high degree of independent judgment and initiative and are reviewed through conferences, reports, and measured results achieved. This position reports directly to the Director of Maintenance.

Graduation from an accredited two (2) year college or university with major coursework in, Education, Industrial Technology or related field; plus, two (2) years of transit based maintenance experience and two (2) years instructional training experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B with Passenger "P" endorsement.

Previous supervisory experience. Previous mechanic experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Maintenance Software.