Milwaukee County Transit System · 6 hours ago
SAFETY & TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$73K/yr - $91K/yr
5+ years expMilwaukee County Transit System is seeking a Safety and Training Instructor to develop curriculum and facilitate training programs for Maintenance employees. The role involves supervising trainers, conducting safety training, and ensuring compliance with DOT standards during vehicle accident investigations.
Transportation
Responsibilities
Develops curriculum for any and all equipment including tooling, air conditioning, brakes, suspension, transmission and clean air engines and vehicles new or old
Indirectly supervises trainers assigned to Garages and Fleet Maintenance and works with them to develop training for new and existing bus technologies
Works closely with the assigned location trainers to identify and develop a training plan of action for all new Maintenance personnel
Provides training to all staff at all three (3) locations and three (3) shifts
Maintains Tire Safety certification and recertify every three (3) years
Provides required training to certify all mechanics in tire safety
Administers practical (hands on) training for current and external applicants for Maintenance department positions
Performs vehicle accident and incident investigations and writes post-accident report following DOT (Department of Transportation) standards. Facilitates and assists with vehicle inspection for third parties (Police, lawyers and DOT inspectors)
Assists mechanics with parts acquisitions; locates and orders specialty tools
Assists with the research on specifications of new vehicles for department
Provides OSHA training for all associated staff and demonstrates safe work operations and use of equipment
Schedules and oversees vendor training classes for all mechanics
Performs monthly OSHA required building safety inspections and coordinates corrective actions and plans for deficiencies
Assist with accident investigations and transporting employees for mandatory alcohol and drug testing
Maintain all employee training records
Performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Five (5) years of heavy/light duty mechanical repair experience in diesel service or battery-operated bus technology is required. Experience must include but should not be limited to: Electrical schematics, heating and air conditioning, transmission and chassis, Cummins ISL 9 clean air diesel technology/Cummins Insite Program
Must have a valid, Class D Wisconsin driver's license (non-probationary) for at least one (1) year prior to date of application
Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger Endorsement and no airbrake restriction (or valid CDL permit 14 days prior to start or transfer date)
Must be able to work all three shifts (when necessary) to accomplish training objectives
Must pass all preemployment tests
Excellent attendance and overall work record
Preferred
Experience in the creation and delivery of training programs with an emphasis in industrial safety and/or mechanical systems preferred
Associate degree in Diesel Equipment Technology or related field preferred
Company
Milwaukee County Transit System
Milwaukee County Transit System provides reliable, convenient and safe public transportation services to meet the varied travel needs of the community.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sandra Kellner
Chief Administrative Officer
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