Coach Operator Instructor Lead

Coach Operator Instructor Lead

Job Locations US-WA-Everett

Opening Date 2 weeks ago (5 / 15 / 2024 6 : 21 PM)

Job ID

2024-1684

Close Date

5 / 30 / 2024

Category

Human Resources

Bargaining Unit

Max (Hourly)

USD $51.01 / Hr.

Min (Hourly)

USD $51.01 / Hr.

Min Hiring Range

USD $51.01 / Hr.

Max Hiring Range

USD $51.01 / Hr.

Overview

THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSTING ONLY!

You must currently be a Coach Operator Instructor to be considered

As Coach Operator Instructor Lead, you will direct, prioritize, and oversee the daily activity of assigned Coach Operator Instructors and Coach Operator Trainees.

You will develop curriculum for trainers and trainees and assure the quality and effectiveness of classroom training. This is a "working lead" position, and you will lead or assist in completing work assignments and projects as necessary to meet agency goals.

Essential Duties

Participate in prioritizing, planning, and scheduling instructors for new hire coach operator training, refresher coach operator training, post-accident training, enterprise program projects and other assignments .

Make recommendations to the Program Manager to ensure all assigned staff are correctly trained, equipped and able to complete each assigned task in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.

Answer staff questions, solve problems, and report any need for corrective action.

• Monitor and report staff work performance for quality and productivity, providing the Manager with data related to staffing needs.
• Review staff timecards, vacation and absence requests and other company information for completeness and accuracy for final approval by the Manager.
• Develop and effectively present curriculum for training instructors, trainees, and other staff.
• Develop and maintain Coach Operator Instructor standard operating procedures.
• Demonstrates platform presentation skills.
• Perform all essential duties of Coach Operator instructor as necessary.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature, as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years of experience as a full-time regular Coach Operator Instructor at Community Transit.
• Currently hold the position of Coach Operator Instructor (regular).
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• WA State Class B Commercial Driver's License (with Passenger endorsement and airbrake restriction removed).
• DOT Medical Certification Card.
• Not more than 2 moving violations within the last 5 years and no citable accidents within the last five years. (Driving abstract not required)
• No written disciplinary action on file in the last 2 years.
• No preventable accidents that resulted in disciplinary action in the last 2 years.

Knowledge Requirements

• Mentoring or teaching groups of people.
• Public speaking techniques.
• Community Transit routes and operations.
• State and federal laws and regulations regarding motor vehicles and public transportation.

Skill Requirements

Fostering an inclusive workplace by valuing and leveraging diversity, equity, and inclusion to uphold Community Transit's Core Values and achieve the organization's vision and mission.

Inspiring and fostering team commitment, pride, and trust. Facilitating cooperation and motivating team members to accomplish group goals while treating others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect.

• Creative, innovative approaches to problem solving.
• Creating documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Making presentations.
• Written and verbal communications.
• Making fair evaluations.
• Attention to detail.
• Accurate, complete, and timely documentation of records.
• Working independently under limited supervision.
• Monitoring staff work and acting on emerging needs.
• Designing and implementing training programs and related lesson plans.
• Effectively managing multiple projects and tasks to completion in a timely manner.
• Meeting deadlines and working under pressure.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• Supervising and coaching employees in a union environment.
• Curriculum and training design.
• Instruction for adult individuals and groups.
• Effectively measuring and evaluating training programs.

Working Conditions

80 to 90% of your work will be performed in an office environment and requires you to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.

You will be required to move throughout and between different office buildings and may need to complete tasks in noisy environments.

You will be required to lift and carry training materials and supplies up to 20 pounds. Conducting presentations may require standing and walking for sustained periods of time.

Employee Benefits :

Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees participate in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and have the option to enroll in the agency's deferred compensation plan.

In addition to WA Paid Sick Leave, employees in this position, accrue nineteen (19) days of Paid Time Off (152 hours) in their first year and receive nine (9) paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Full list of all benefits and details can be found here.

If you have a family member, or share the same living quarters of a current Community Transit employee, please let your Employee Engagement Recruiter know as your eligibility for this position may be affected.

PLEASE NOTE

This position is safety sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing under both the U.S. Department of Transportation and Community Transit Authority.

Community Transit provides a tobacco-free and drug-free work environment.

As a recipient of federal funds, Community Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. EOE AA M / F / Vet / Disability. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.

Community Transit Coach Operator Instructors are represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local #1576