Operations Trainer - Internal Only

SUPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE AND OFFICIAL DMV PRINTOUT ARE REQUIRED AT THE TUME OF APPLICATION AN ELIGIBILITY LIST WILL BE CREATED FROM THIS RECRUITMENT TO BE USED IN FILLING FUTURE VACANCIES

BRIEF DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this position is to conduct training with staff and operators and conduct motor vehicle testing with new operators. This is accomplished by interpreting and explaining state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, defensive driving techniques, and district policies, and accurate record keeping. Other duties include conducting mobility device training for new public transit customers and completing special assignments as assigned.

Tracks and reports information by reviewing employee training records for current licenses, certificates, and renewals, maintaining records of mandatory training, maintaining up to date training files on all safety sensitive personnel, checking all files for up to date medical, and commercial driver’s license certificates, maintaining motor vehicle notices, keeping records of employees who receive defensive driving class and DOT drugs/alcohol class for new operators, and advising employees as needed for training purposes. Prepares documents and correspondence by researching and compiling training information, preparing reports, creating routine reports, documents, and correspondence, reviewing vehicle pull notices, analyzing and assessing training needs, and informing department heads on status of employees. Trains employees by preparing, coordinating, and facilitating employee training and development programs, preparing training curriculum, overseeing employee participation, behavior and attendance during training, coordinating physical setup of activities in training facility, supervising behind the wheel training, supervising and conducting training, and supervising and conducting motor vehicle testing with new operators. Develops training by designing and developing orientation programs, implementing and monitoring the effectiveness of training, consulting with departments on specialized training, assessing the needs of training for the District, formulating routine training plans and instructional methodologies, selecting basic training aids, examples, manuals, and visual aids, developing training evaluating standards and procedures, and maintaining knowledge on all transit equipment in order to train personnel.

Education: Associate's degree, diploma or equivalent from an accredited college, in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources Management or a related field. Additional directly related experience beyond the minimum requirement may substitute for the required education based on the ratio of one and a half (1.5) years of experience for each (1) year of education.

Experience: Three (3) years of commercial driving experience in a public transit agency. Two (2) years experience in training and/or curriculum design is preferred.

Special Requirements: Must possess a valid drivers’ license at time of application, with the ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Class B driver’s license with passenger and air brake endorsement(s). Must have satisfactory driving record. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain DMV Certificate to conduct Employer Program Skills Testing and Drivers’ Tests, Verification of Transit (VTT) Certification and US Department of Transportation (DOT) Transit Instructor Certificate. Must comply with drug and alcohol testing provisions for safety-sensitive employees as required by the FTA, Department of Transportation (49 CFR, Parts 40 and 655).

Candidates must submit an official DMV printout, dated December 8, 2016, or thereafter, at time of application in order to be considered. Only official DMV printouts issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are acceptable. Online DMV printout will not be accepted.

Proof of required education beyond high school, such as college transcripts, diplomas, and/or certificates must be submitted at the time of application, if not substituting experience for the education requirement.

The minimum qualifications as stated on this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in other examination segments of the selection process. An employment application, supplemental questionnaire, official DMV printout and proof of education, as outlined above, are required for this position. Applications, supplemental questionnaires, job announcements, and copies of the complete job description are available at 2810 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95816, or through our website at www.sacrt.com.

Completed employment application, supplemental questionnaire, official DMV printout, and proof of education, as outlined above, must be submitted to the Human Resources Department not later than Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. RT does not accept e-mail applications, on-line applications, or late applications regardless of postmark. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application, but may be included with the application. For more information on benefits, a summary sheet is available from the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at (916) 556-0298.

RT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans.

This position falls under the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Unit.

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