Maintenance Training Supervisor
6 days ago
Indianapolis
Job Description Position Title: Maintenance Training Supervisor Safety Sensitive: Yes Supervisor's Title: Maintenance Training Manager FLSA Status: Exempt Department: Maintenance Division: Operations This is an on-site position. This role will not be remote. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis. IPTC will not sponsor visas or work authorizations for this position. ABOUT US We are IndyGo, a municipal corporation of Indianapolis – Marion County, and we're proud to be the largest public transportation provider in the state of Indiana. We operate 31 transit routes throughout the county, providing nearly 10 million passenger trips a year to the good citizens of our region. IndyGo is committed to expanding mobility options to improve connectivity with the company's mission, vision, and goals. WHO WE ARE A key measure of any great city is the ease of getting from one place to another. We call it "mobility." It's as essential as access to electricity and clean water. It moves a city forward to become a better place of opportunity and community. It's a measure of a city's vitality and potential, and it reflects a city's judgment about its civic priorities. It makes a city a better home and a better place to visit. At IndyGo, getting people from one place to another is much more than just moving riders: it's about getting our riders to their hopes and dreams, to their education and careers, to their families and friends, to their health and well-being, and to another day of life in Indianapolis and the surrounding areas. We're here because you've got somewhere you need to be, and you need an easy, reliable way to get there. So come on; get on and get going to wherever you want to go on IndyGo. INDYGO MISSION As the region's largest transit authority, we are duty-bound to set the bar for transparency, trust, and overall professionalism. Our mission is to connect our community to economic and cultural opportunities through safe, reliable, and accessible mobility experiences. Accountability: We are legally, ethically, and morally committed to utilizing all resources responsibly with integrity and transparency. Adaptability: We adapt to disruptions through technology, workforce, and ridership innovations so we can meet the evolving needs of our community. Workplace Culture: We offer an empowering workplace to meet the needs of our teammates and riders. Compassion: We promote, embrace, and value all individuals, treating each other with dignity and respect. Communication: We value open and honest conversations with each other, our riders, and the community. Excellence: We are proud of who we are and the work we do and will continue to exceed customer expectations. Responsibility: We will be good stewards of our resources. Results: We make things better today than they were yesterday. Safety: We ensure safe and secure environments. BENEFITS WE OFFER • Full-time positions with guaranteed40 hours/week., • Medical, dental, and vision (effective on the 1st of the month,30 daysafter the start date)., • Free on-site wellness clinic for employees and their families., • Retirement plan (401A and 457B)., • Tuition reimbursement., • Free IndyGo transportation for employees and their families. To support the Training Manager in implementing the apprenticeship program and participating in the current training of bus maintenance personnel in the proper service, repair, and maintenance of diesel and battery-powered buses, and non-revenue vehicles. Instructs proper use and maintenance care of vehicle test equipment, tools, and shop equipment. Accurately documents all apprenticeship and maintenance employee training records. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform successfully in this role, team members must be able to carry out the following key responsibilities. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable team members with disabilities to perform these functions. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Monitor the training compliance with the requirements of maintenance trades on high voltage, electrical, HVAC, and mechanicals on all vehicles, and equipment., • Provide instruction to Pre-Apprentice, Apprentice, and Classified-Level Mechanics on the proper and safe techniques and procedures for the repair and maintenance of all components., • Collaborate with Service Managers and Supervisors in developing future apprenticeship and re-training programs., • Plan, schedule, prioritize, and organize the work of bus maintenance training personnel for optimal effectiveness and efficiency of production while meeting established standards and deadlines., • Provide effective training to maintenance personnel in bus maintenance practices, theory, and skill, incorporating new methods, technologies, and approaches as appropriate., • Help with assessments and workplace competency of transit equipment repair., • Assist, write, edit, and produce materials for training instruction., • Develop training schedules and facilitate training as per skills training matrix for current employees and new hires, and for any retraining/refresher training needs identified; maintain training and competency records in the HR system., • Ensure all operating standards/procedures are accurate and fully communicated to all maintenance employees., • Observe and evaluate the performance of Trainees in the classroom, and on the job; administer tests, recommend appropriate scheduling, and additional training to the Training Manager., • Coordinate with IndyGo Human Resources Learning and Development team regarding any additional employee training needs., • Ensure department training guide and qualification record system are updated., • Coordinate with both the Director of Preventative Maintenance and the Director of Fleet Services., • Participate and engage with external resources to develop a relationship with industry trades and schools to build the recruitment of candidates., • Directly supervises one or more employees., • Applies supervisory responsibilities according to organizational policies and applicable laws. To perform this job successfully, an individual should possess the following education and/or experience. • An associate degree in diesel/automotive technology or related field preferred, OR equivalent combination of education and four (4) or more years of relevant maintenance experience. Transit industry experience preferred., • Advanced Certificate in Heavy Equipment Repair preferred., • Valid Indiana Driver’s License is required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. • Proficiency in using a computer and related technology, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), the internet, and audio/visual systems., • Knowledge of engines, automatic transmissions, differentials, and other components used in the heavy vehicle and transit maintenance industry., • Familiarity with maintenance training delivery and curriculum development., • Ability to operate office equipment, including copiers, fax machines, and phones., • Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information and follow directions., • Ability to interact with others, including groups, both in person and through phone, e-mail, and written correspondence., • Effective decision-making and problem-solving abilities., • Proficient mathematical abilities (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, ratios, and fractions), including the ability to apply principles of algebra and geometry. The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet time-sensitive deadlines., • Ability to work independently with work checked on a regular basis., • Ability to access confined spaces, including service pits and areas underneath vehicles, to observe and instruct on maintenance procedures., • Ability to move and transport vehicle repair parts and/or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds., • Ability to perceive visual and auditory information necessary for demonstrating maintenance procedures, observing trainee performance, and ensuring safety compliance., • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with trainees in classroom and shop environments., • Ability to use tools to perform electrical and mechanical maintenance work, including removing and installing small parts and components and regularly adjusting, assembling, testing, and operating equipment (Some tools will be provided)., • The position requires exposure to heavy machinery/equipment, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, fumes/odors, some hazardous materials, dust, and dirt., • Ability to access elevated and ground-level work areas on and around vehicles to demonstrate and observe maintenance techniques., • Position may require completion of a job-related physical abilities assessment to ensure capability to perform essential maintenance demonstration and observation functions.