Transit Maintenance Training Lead

Hampton Roads Transit; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampton Roads Transit seeks dynamic, customer-service oriented trainers to join a committed team delivering quality public transportation in the Hampton Roads region. The role focuses on developing instructional materials, delivering classroom and on-the-job training, evaluating competency, and aligning training with safety and regulatory requirements.

A two-year degree in automotive or EV maintenance and at least five years of teaching or transit vehicle maintenance experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in transit vehicle maintenance or technical instruction.
• Hands-on expertise in diesel engines, electrical systems, steering/suspension, brakes, HVAC, and vehicle diagnostics.
• Prior experience developing and delivering formal technical training programs.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create instructional materials, lesson plans, presentations, practical exercises, assessments, job aids, and qualification standards.
• Conduct classroom, laboratory, simulator, field, and on-the-job training covering both technical and non-technical maintenance programs.
• Train employees on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, and safe work practices.
• Administer written, practical, and performance-based evaluations to verify competency; support qualification, certification, and recertification processes.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and continuously improve course content, delivery methods, and instructional manuals.
• Promote compliance with agency safety policies, OSHA, DOT, and regulatory requirements; participate in safety meetings, inspections, drills, and incident investigations.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Presentation & facilitation

Technical reading & interpretation

Maintenance knowledge (electricals, hv

Collaboration with teams & vendors

Education

Associate degree in Automotive or EV maintenance

Tools

MS Office

SPEAR

Trapeze EAM

PeopleSoft

Luminator

Twin Vision

Adobe Reader

Cummins Insite

Allison DOC

Job description

Hampton Roads Transit seeks dynamic, customer-service oriented trainers to join a committed team delivering quality public transportation in the Hampton Roads region. The role focuses on developing instructional materials, delivering classroom and on-the-job training, evaluating competency, and aligning training with safety and regulatory requirements.

A two-year degree in automotive or EV maintenance and at least five years of teaching or transit vehicle maintenance experience are preferred.