Training Manager

Job Description: Training Manager

Overview

Transdev is the largest private sector operator of multiple modes of passenger transit in North America, providing bus, rail, paratransit, shuttle, sedan and taxi services. We manage over 200 transporation contracts for cities, transit authorities and airports, providing safe and sustainable mobility solutions. Our mission is to improve public transportation, to enhance quality of life and combat global warming.

The Training Manager manages the driver training program by; providing oversite to classroom instruction for new hire candidates and incumbent employees in defensive driving, passenger assistance, documentation, route service area familiarization, emergency procedures and all aspects of a vehicle operator position; also ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulations and company policies.

Salary Range:

$80K - 84K/year

Responsibilities:

• Provide oversite of the ODP classroom instruction which meets or exceeds Transdev requirements.

• Design training schedules for newly hired and existing employees.

• Produce reports and maintain all training documents to support all training activities.

• Manage/Oversee classroom trainers, BTW’s and revenue trainers.

• Create, implement, and maintain effective classroom, BTW and revenue training schedules.

• Schedule effective classroom, BTW and revenue training with safety training team.

• Manage and maintain all training records.

• Develop and conduct continuing training as needed to ensure the success of new and veteran operators.

• Acts as back up to Safety Manager as required.

• Other duties required.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, and Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent such as GED REQURIED.

• Current valid Commercial Driver’s License – for 3 years

• TSI - Transit Trainer Certificate

Experience:

• The Driver Trainer shall have a minimum of two (2) years of paratransit driving experience, possess either the State of California, Department of Education School Bus Operator instruction certificate; or a Transportation Safety Institute Transit Trainer’s Certificate, and hold a valid State of California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) approval to certify California Class B Commercial Operator’s Licenses (CDL) with passenger endorsements.

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Must be proficient with computer applications (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Strong organizational skills required

• Excellent customer service skills required

• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Drug testing and background check

• Testing related to job requirements

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by the employee to successful perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time

• Must be able to lift up to 25% lbs.

• Must be able to work 50% indoors and 50% outdoors

The employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the environment is moderate

About Transdev:

Based near Chicago, Transdev is the largest private-sector operator of multiple modes of transit in North America, including bus, rail, streetcar, paratransit, and shuttle services. Transdev is committed to being the trusted partner of cities and transit authorities through quality execution and innovations in mobility. Its parent company, Transdev Group, is a leading global operator and integrator of mobility operating in seventeen countries and provides passengers every day the freedom to connect to what they care about in their cities. www.transdevna.com

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

California applicants: Please Click Here for CA Employee Privacy Policy.

Job Category: Management

Job Type: Full Time

Req ID: 9399

Pay Group: 1BU

Cost Center: 55373

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

California applicants: Please Click Here for CA Employee Privacy Policy.

About Transdev

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at http://www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video.