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Trainer, Senior, MOW

Salary

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Location

Gresham, OR

Job Type

Non-Union Limited Term

Job Number

24-00096

Department

Transit Systems and Asset Support

Division

Operational Training & Development

Opening Date

05/10/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description

• Benefits

Description

The Senior Trainer for Maintenance of Way (MOW) is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing successful training programs for the Maintenance of Way department within Maintenance Division. This role involves creating and enhancing technical skills, maintaining appropriate certifications, and delivering new curriculum training. The Senior Trainer will also oversee the implementation of core training requirements and monitor training effectiveness using best practice tools such as the Kirkpatrick Model. Additionally, the Senior Trainer will work with MOW Department to address workforce concerns and develop strategies for alternative training methods.

This position provides the chance to work closely with Operations Managers, and learn key takeaways that can help you develop a promising pathway to a managerial role in the future.

Five (5) days per week onsite are required.

This is a limited term position, ending on 06/30/2025. Opportunities for extension beyond 06/30/2025 may become available.

Ensure a commitment to safety through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of job requirements that demonstrate safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work. Perform related duties as required.

Serve as a good steward of TriMet by regularly utilizing our transit system to maintain a strong and current understanding of customers’ experiences and of TriMet’s product and service offerings.

Essential Functions

1. Supervise and instruct journey workers and trainees in classroom and On-the-Job Training (OJT) sessions for initial and recurrent MOW-related training requirements.

   2. Supervise up to fifty (50) Training Assistants, new hire Maintainers, and Trainees. Investigate and schedule meetings to address personnel matters and administrative issues, including attendance, discipline and evaluations.

   3. Develop, or supervise the development of, and manage technical and recurrent training programs for MOW employees, covering training MOW systems, transportation management, and system safety. Use industry standard curriculum models, such as ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate) to incorporate adult learning principles, evaluate and improve effectiveness of current training programs and develop new training strategies, methods, and technologies required for optimum results.

   4. Oversee, lead, and advise external consultants, local educational institutions, training vendors, and internal training and development staff in design, development, implementation and evaluation of new and ongoing training programs, including continuous updates and improvement of training curricula, delivery methodology, and tools.

   5. Develop lesson plans, facilitator guides, syllabi, exams (both written and practical), instructional worksheets, and other training aids in pursuit of providing a highly skilled and highly motivated MOW workforce.

   6. Identify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and utilize best practice tools, such as the Kirkpatrick Model, to monitor training effectiveness. Prepare and present reports based on training data to management.

   7. Collaborate with management to identify workforce concerns. Develop and implement training strategies to address these concerns. Perform classroom, shop, and field training sessions and implement alternative training method strategies, such as eLearning, PC-based training, etc., when appropriate.

   8. Foster and maintain working relationships with Universities, Colleges, and Institutions for training collaborations as needed.

   9. Manage and administer the MOW Training Center including maintenance, scheduling, updates, new equipment installation, etc.

   10. Monitor new and updated maintenance procedures and conduct assessments to determine training needs. Determine and implement related changes to current training programs, orientation, preventive maintenance, Overhead Catenary, Substations, Signals, Power Track, etc., training programs, or develop new curriculum. Develop curriculum and, ensuring complete lesson plans, goals, learning objectives, relevant training methods and defensible testing procedures. Ensure alignment with MOW policies, SOPs, and statutory regulations.

   11. Coordinate and lead training for new MOW employees. Schedule classrooms, equipment, and internal/external instructors for classes. Train new MOW employees on TriMet rules, instructions, SOPs, and emergency procedures; Upkeep current certifications for existing MOW employees.

   12. Maintain detailed records of trainees' attendance, performance, and progress. Deliver feedback to trainees' and determine areas of improvement. Provide feedback to management regarding trainees' performance and development needs.

   13. Prepare a multitude of learning aids; audio-visual, literature, OJT. Maintain catalog/library of current training materials, and manuals and reference materials accessible to MOW employees.

   14. Using subject matter experts (SMEs) and analyzing position, modal, safety and agency-specific training needs, design, develop, recommend and implement core competency and technical training programs for MOW employees.

Position Requirements

A minimum H.S. Diploma/G.E.D. is required.

An Associates Degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, Mechanical, Engineering Technology, or Training and Development is preferred.

A Bachelor's Degree in Training, Adult Learning, Basic Education, Technical Relevance to MOW disciplines is preferred.

Three (3) years demonstrated skills in at least one MOW discipline and one (1) year developing and facilitating training programs are required.

A minimum of four (4) years total credited experience.

Possession of current/valid or ability to obtain Class "A or B" CDL issued by Oregon or Washington; ability to pass a driving record check meeting TriMet driving record standards.

Selection Criteria

Type of Position / Grade/FLSA

Grade 15, Exempt, Non-Union, Limited Term

Salary Range

Minimum: $89,263.00

Maximum: $133,894.00

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of:

1. Application Review (please include: Cover Letter and Resume)

2. Testing & Supplemental Questions

3. Panel Interview

Supplemental Information

Make sure you describe in detail how your education, training and work experience fit with this role. You are encouraged to attach a resume, cover letter, training certificates and/or letters of recommendation with your application. You are permitted five attachments of less than 5MB each.

Internal applicants: Information in your personnel file will not be used in lieu of information requested on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you are a qualified veteran and would like to apply for veterans' preference points, you will need to reflect your status on the application and attach supporting documentation at the time of application submission.

If you need accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process, contact our Human Resources staff at 503-962-7505, or the TTY line at 7-1-1. Note that we require a minimum of two workdays' notice prior to the need for accommodation.

TriMet is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve, including veterans, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement

As applied to the workplace, applicants and employees must be qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions may include required job functions performed infrequently as well as production standards related to the quality and quantity of work.

If a person with a disability could meet job qualifications with a reasonable accommodation, TriMet will work with the employee to accommodate the need. If TriMet's accommodation is effective in allowing the employee to perform the essential functions of the job, it need not be the employee's preferred accommodation.