Bus Maintenance Instructor
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Job Location:
Shreveport, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: MAINTENANCE TRAINER
Division/Department: MAINTENANCE
Reports To: DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE
SUMMARY
Conducts apprentice and mechanic training courses as well as on-the-job training in the maintenance and repair of bus electrical systems CNG engines heavy automatic transmissions HVAC and brake and air systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Conducts classroom and on-the-job instruction for all Sportran Mechanics and Apprentice personnel to enhance the knowledge and improve the skills and abilities necessary to effectively maintain troubleshoot and repair all related equipment.
2. Provides for the development and/or acquisition of training programs and materials for classroom and on-the-job training. Recommends improvements to the existing programs.
3. Instructs trainees in the safe use of shop equipment and tools.
4. Monitors and evaluates the progress of employees in training and identifies overall training of units supported by developing and delivering training programs. Identifies performance deficiencies and recommends future training. Assists branch managers in identifying training needs.
5. Completes submits and maintains accurate up-to-date training records required reports and schedules.
6. Performs other related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the training Sportran Mechanic and supervision of apprentices in a classroom and on-the-job training environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a two-year technical school degree in diesel systems or related fields (i.e. automotive diesel aircraft etc.) or a DOT approved bus maintenance apprenticeship. Minimum of four years of progressive automated/diesel maintenance experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Must be able to use MS Word and PowerPoint to create training presentations handouts and exams. Experience may substitute for technical degree on a year for year basis.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Ability to use MS Word and PowerPoint to create training presentations handouts and exams.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of Managers and Vendors
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages area circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS
Instructor must attain ASE Transit Bus certification for primary teaching courses within twelve (24) months of assuming the instructor position. Must attain ASE Master Transit Bus certification within twenty-four (36) months of assuming the instructor position. Must maintain the certification(s) for the duration of their tenure as a Bus Maintenance Instructor. Commercial Drivers License required.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All positions are Safety Sensitive and require pre-employment drug testing; background checks; clean driving records and applicants must be able to work flexible shifts.
Require that applicants have no more than two (2) moving violations in the past five years and no convictions of a serious traffic violation (i.e. DWI driving with a suspended canceled or revoked license) in the past five years.
SporTran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SporTran provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or addition to federal law requirements SporTran complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
All positions are Safety Sensitive and require pre-employment drug testing; background checks; clean driving records and applicants must be able to work flexible shifts.
Require that applicants have no more than two (2) moving violations in the past five years and no convictions of a serious traffic violation (i.e. DWI driving with a suspended canceled or revoked license) in the past five years.
SporTran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SporTran provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or addition to federal law requirements SporTran complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Load & Unload
- School Bus Driving
- Employee Evaluation
- Communication skills
- Interviewing
- Paratransit
- Van Driver
- Bus Driving
- Commercial Driving
- Driving
- Human Resources
- Motor Coach Experience
About Company
SporTran Shreveport Transit Management, Inc. operates the SporTran public transit system for Shreveport and Bossier City. We provide fixed route bus service and ADA paratransit service through our LiftLine brand. Buses and vans operate from approximately 5:00am to 1:30am Monday-Saturd ... View more
