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Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County · 12 hours ago

Maintenance Training Instructor (Bus)

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$69K/yr - $89K/yr

4+ years exp

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County is responsible for public transportation in Harris County, Texas, and they are seeking a Maintenance Training Instructor for their bus operations. The role involves developing and administering maintenance training programs, conducting specialized training for maintenance personnel, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures and training requirements.

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Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains the Maintenance Training programs for METRO bus maintenance personnel

Conducts specialized classroom, and shop instruction to METRO maintenance employees

Establishes goals and objectives for the Maintenance Training group

Coordinates training programs for supervisory, Quality Assurance and Technical Services personnel to improve skills in their respective positions

Evaluates and reviews the technical requirements of METRO’s Bus Maintenance Department based on employee skill sets and fleet performance trends

Prepares and presents reports regarding the progress in Maintenance Training

Coordinates vendor and custom in-house training on current bus fleet, new technologies and internal maintenance SOPs to all newly hired and existing bus repair personnel

Attends internal and external self-development courses to improve training development skills

Maintains records for all bus maintenance employee certifications, tests and related documents within the Metro learning management system

Assists with the required administrative tasks and instruction relative to the Harris County and Non-County Bus Repair C Mechanic Apprenticeship Training Program

Acquires and develops textbooks, handouts, training aids and materials for all employees attending training

Assists with revisions to training presentations, LMS courses and lab tasks utilizing the latest technologies, e.g., artificial intelligence, augmented reality, virtual reality, and simulations

Performs periodic tool/equipment audits of all training department shop tools and equipment

Provides excellent customer service to METRO internal and external customers

Applies SMS (Safety Management System) methods and principles in daily routine and supports all aspects of the agency’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP)

Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

ASE certificationsTransit bus knowledgeTraining experienceAdministrative skillsCommunication skillsCustomer servicePC knowledgeInterpersonal skills

Required

High school diploma or GED is required

Minimum of four (4) years of transit mechanical experience

Must have a solid administrative understanding of the (ASE) Automotive Service Excellence program

Requires a broad understanding and knowledge of transit bus or heavy truck applications relative to training

The ability to train large groups in a classroom environment is critical

Must have a strong understanding of METRO Transit Operations or related industry

Strong communications (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills to effectively work with all levels of management and field employees

Must have working knowledge of PC's and related software

Preferred

Associate degree is preferred

A minimum of five (5) years of training experience in heavy vehicles is preferred

The following ASE certifications are preferred: ASE Transit Bus: Brakes, Suspension and Steering, Electrical, and Diesel Engines, or ASE Heavy Truck: Brakes, Suspension and Steering, Electrical, and Diesel Engines