DPS Department Manager 2- Training

DPS Department Manager 2 - Training

The DPS Department Manager 2 reports to the Director of the Division of Roads Maintenance and is responsible for training temporary and permanent employees for a Commercial Driver's License, training staff on winter snow and ice operations, and training staff for various safety measures. The DPS Department Manager 2 responds to FOIA requests and ensures compliance for specific certifications.

Required Tasks

• Conduct CDL Training, general and heavy equipment training and conduct departmental equipment / safety training orientations for new employees.
• Develop and facilitate classroom and hands-on training processes for : CDL endorsements, winter maintenance operations, heavy equipment operations - including grading, ditching, material stock-piling, etc.
• Participate as a member of the Safety and Accident Review Committee.
• Assist with implementation of cross-training initiative.
• Maintain database documenting all equipment, safety and task-specific training received by Roads employees.
• Investigate and respond to FOIA requests directed from Corporation Counsel or the Division Director / Assistant Division Directors of Roads involving the Roads Division.
• Conduct snow and ice operation training for all new PSMW's in the Roads Division.
• Ride with new employees during snow and ice operations to continue real-time training.
• Train employees on Personal Protection Equipment.
• Ensure all training of confined space, aerial lift, crane (boom) truck, hi-lo (forklift), (With Safety Supervisor) torch and new equipment training is implemented and completed.
• Train staff on AED / CPR certification in coordination with Safety Supervisor.
• Ensure FMSCA compliance at Wayne County locations.
• Provide remedial driver's training when requested.
• Provide training on resetting loader parameters.
• Provide training on diesel engine regen.
• Provide training in Hazardous Material communication, Safe Lifting, Fire Safety, DPS Safety Rules and Regulations, Accident SOP and Safety Guidelines for Cold Patching Operations.
• Participate in various workgroups including Back up Truck, Equipment Review, Equipment Maintenance, Traffic Control Safety.
• Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Note : Applicants must describe their experience operating CDL and Heavy Equipment for their application to be assessed correctly. Employee must be certified as a CDL instructor by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) within six (6) months of appointment.

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