Instructor Bus Operations

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Note: The duties and primary responsibilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. 

• Conduct new operator and driver training programs.
• Schedule training sessions for other qualified staff on refresher or certification.
• Develop and prepares training courses and lesson plans and conducts both classroom and in-vehicle bus operation instruction.
• Conduct technical, compliance, and mandatory training courses. Design and administer obstacle courses to trainees. Observe, evaluate, and instruct drivers on obstacle course.
• Coordinate and conduct Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training. Requalify operators in refresher and remedial (accident) training.
• Instruct and qualify operators on new routes, route changes and new, modified, or emergency equipment.
• Conduct student/employee evaluations according to performance standards. Recommend progressive actions for student operators and mechanics to include dismissal or disqualification. Deliver progressive coaching.
• Evaluate operating lines for hazardous conditions. Evaluate students' progress under the Line Platform Instructors for Passenger training phase.
• Mentor employees post-training and monitor their work to address potential issues. Review driver performance for adherence to standards.
• Qualify maintenance employees in operation of buses, CDL, and other industrial systems/equipment.
• Support Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Safety Management Systems (SMS) process by following safety and security policies, considering safety in every action, and reporting safety and security concerns.
• Perform other duties as required.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business, or related field. Related experience may be substituted for a degree on a year for year basis up to four years.
• Three years' experience delivering training programs, curriculum, and classes for a medium or large organization.
• Three years' experience in transit environment with one year of supervisory or lead experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of authority operations; safety, labor and transit regulations; and training principles and practices.
• Ability to work a varied work schedule, sometimes with minimal notice.
• Ability to manage inter-departmental projects, supervise employees, develop curriculum and training materials.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse population.