Training & Technical Specialist (Transit Maintenance Instructor)

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.

Qualifications 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.

PREFERENCES

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

*All employees of Palm Tran may be required to work before, during and/or after a natural or man-made disaster or hurricane.

In accordance with Affirmative Action requirements of Sec. 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Palm Tran provides reasonable accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation for interviewing or initial employment, please notify the Palm Tran Human Resources Department. EO/AA Employer M/F/D/V; (Drug Free Work Place).* Palm Tran offer a complete benefits package to eligible employees including: Healthcare, Dental Coverage, Over-age Dependent Coverage, Dental Insurance, Vision Care Coverage, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Spousal & Dependent Life Coverage, Short Term & Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Dependent Care Account, Credit Union, Legal Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Palm Tran - ATU Pension Plan, Holidays, Sick & Vacation Leave, Deferred Compensation, Employee Discounts, and much more.