Trainer, Vehicle Maintenance

SALARY: $70,304.00 - $82,721.60

LOCATION: 1600 McKinley Ave. Columbus, OH

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Supplemental and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Discounts
• COTA Bus Pass
• Wellness Initiatives
• On-Site Chair Massage
• On-Site Health Coach
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Public Pension through OPERS & Ohio Deferred Compensation

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Trainer, Vehicle Maintenance is responsible for effective coordination and delivery of advanced training and development programs within the vehicle maintenance department. This role collaborates closely with Vehicle Maintenance leadership to ensure accurate tracking and evaluation of all training programs. Supports workforce development by overseeing apprenticeship programs and delivering both foundational and ongoing training for vehicle maintenance supervisors to ensure operational excellence.

Performs duties that advance COTA's Strategic Plan and reflect the organization's core values of safety, empowerment, accountability, teamwork, and service, and support the mission of Moving Every Life Forward.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develops and delivers hands-on, classroom, and on-the-job training for COTA maintenance staff on the repair and maintenance of diesel, CNG, electric, and other bus systems and components.
• Conducts retraining for vehicle maintenance employees involved in accidents to reinforce safety protocols and proper procedures.
• Collaborates with vehicle maintenance leadership to assess current and future training needs, align with strategic goals, and enhance team performance; makes recommendations to vehicle maintenance management on ways to improve efficiencies within the department.
• Designs and updates training materials, including manuals, lesson plans, certification programs, and online modules to support a 24/7 work environment.
• Coordinates training with OEMs and component manufacturers; monitors the frequency and quality of vendor-led sessions to ensure alignment with technical standards and workforce needs.
• Performs quality assurance activities, including vehicle inspections and follow-ups on repeat road calls; analyzes data on revenue vehicles pertaining to road calls, PM completion times, EAM reports, parts usage, etc. to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintains comprehensive training records and databases; conducts competency assessments and tracks trainee progress to ensure continuous improvement.
• Assists in the administration and testing for CDL permits;

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Requires an Associate's Degree in diesel mechanics, heavy equipment repair or related field and four (4) years of maintenance training and supervisory experience. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience in vehicle maintenance will also be considered.
• Must obtain CDL Class B with a passenger endorsement within six (6) months of employment.
• 608, 609 EPA license, CNG fuel system inspector license; NFPA 70E Arc Flash Certification, CPR Certification, and ASE H and T series Master Certification preferred.

COTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on job needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.