Department/Division

Maintenance / Vehicle Maintenance

Paygrade

C43

FLSA Status

Exempt

Supervision Received From

Fleet Manager

Supervision Exercised Over

Compensation

Annual: $99,070.40-$133,723.20

Summary:

The Advanced Technology and Training Coordinator serves as the department’s technical and advanced technology subject matter expert. This position will perform professional and administrative work related to technical training of the Fleet maintenance division staff and other agency staff as needed. technical training may include, but not be limited to the following: new vehicles and/or vehicle components; refresher training for compliance, safety and efficiency; and implementation of zero emissions or other fleet-related technologies. Additionally, the trainer will assist in the diagnosis of vehicles that present elusive or extremely complex problems. The Advanced Technology and Training Coordinator will also develop training material and ensure that the department has the latest in diagnosing software and tools. Serves as the subject matter expert on uses of training to achieve organizational and employee career development goals.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This position has oversight of all aspects of fleet maintenance technical and advanced technology training and training programs that are consistent with both agency goals and regulatory requirements, including conducting skills assessment, developing strategic training plans, overseeing third party trainers, and conducting specific trainings, including maintenance safety trainings and zero emissions vehicles. This person will work collaboratively with directors, managers, and department personnel to identify training needs and to address training related performance issues. Advises employees at all levels about professional development and continuing education within the fleet maintenance division.

 

Essential Duties:

Duty No. Description Frequency
1

Serves as subject matter expert for zero emissions vehicles including hydrogen fuel cell, battery electric, and hybrids. Provides expertise to bus builds and maintenance staff.

 Ongoing
2

Serves as the Fleet Maintenance technical and advanced technology Training Coordinator. Develops, manages, promotes, organizes, and delivers division-wide professional and technical training on a variety of topics including diesel engine troubleshooting and repair, automatic transmission troubleshooting and repair, complex electrical and vehicle network repair, and all other vehicle systems and procedures.

Daily 30%
3

Coordinates and evaluates internal and external trainers. Determines when to use training consultants, research skills/costs. Provides budget details to Fleet Manager for upcoming year training and tooling needs for maintenance department. Ensures that high quality training is delivered to staff.

 Weekly 15%
4

Department expert on use of training to achieve career development goals; conducts training needs analysis from compiled data and input from staff and management.; develops career assessment programs and division-wide programs for identified needs. Develops and implements training and other interventions as requested to meet specific performance objectives; evaluates training effectiveness.

 Weekly 15%
5

Audits training programs to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, contract provisions, and FTA requirements; determines and implements corrective actions as required.

 Daily 10%
6

Reviews, interprets, and implements applicable state, federal and industry standards to include conferring with licensing agencies/associations regarding compliance issues and regulations.

 Daily 10%
7

Communicates with employees regarding resources for personal development and career growth.

 Monthly 5%
8

Performs consultant contract administration providing professional training to include determining scope of services required; selecting, overseeing and evaluating consultants’ work; ensuring compliance with Agency goals, standards and objectives; monitoring schedules and budgets; and recommending and implementing corrective actions as determined appropriate.

 Weekly 10%
9

Assists with the development and implementation of effective training programs for all fleet maintenance staff using classroom, computer-based, and hands on (where applicable); training program includes new hire, refresher, and remedial training to ensure safe work habits, maximize customer safety, and protect Intercity Transit property.

 Weekly 5%
10

Provides Fleet Maintenance related training to new operator classes and remedial or refresher training to Operations.

 As Required
11

Participates and/or represents Fleet Maintenance Division on various committees to present and discuss trend data and facilitate discussion on action items. May be required to represent agency on external boards or at events.

 Ongoing
12

Maintains ongoing contact with others in the training profession, in and out of the transit industry; stays current with developments in the field through training, literature, conferences, and seminars; presents training information and training programs to other training professionals and incorporates current best training practices at the agency.

 Ongoing
13

Serves as the administrator for Fleet Maintenance Diagnostic computers and software systems.

Ongoing
14

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

 As Required
15

Must meet regular time and attendance standards. Including meeting maintenance staff on their assigned shift (days, swings, graveyards).

 Always

Knowledge:

Knowledge of:

  • Diesel Engine Tune-up, troubleshooting, and repair
  • Automatic Transmission and hybrid drive troubleshooting and repair
  • HVAC systems
  • Electrical system troubleshooting and repair
  • Air Brake and ABS systems
  • Camera and AVL systems
  • Collaboration and team building practices;
  • Principles and techniques of modern adult education programs, and classroom techniques;
  • Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment;
  • English language, grammar, and punctuation;
  • Mathematical concepts.

Skills:

Skill in:

  • Reading, analyzing, and interpreting governmental regulations;
  • Classroom presentation;
  • Public speaking and presenting;
  • Managing projects;
  • Conducting research;
  • Maintaining records;
  • Handling multiple tasks simultaneously;
  • Defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions;
  • Facilitating meetings;
  • Oral and written communication; research and preparing reports and business correspondence;
  • Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Licensing Requirements:

Valid WA State Class B CDL with passenger endorsement and air-brake restriction removed;

Valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate;

Must submit to criminal background check the results of which must meet hiring criteria for the role.

Physical Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require: fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Training and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Diesel Technology or Automotive Technology, or a related field and Four years of experience as a journey level technician or
  • Associate degree in Diesel Technology or Automotive Technology, or a related field and Six years of experience as a journey level technician or
  • Ten years of journey level technician and
  • ASE Master Certified Technician in Heavy Duty or Automotive or Transit Buses
  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Note:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.