Transportation Trainer/Coach

Join a Mission That Moves Richmond

GRTC is uniquely integrated with the community and presents a range of opportunities from launching innovative new service designs and building large capital projects to expanding throughout the region and continuing to grow ridership. Joining GRTC also means moving to a vibrant capital city with a nationally renowned arts and culture scene, delicious food, and enormous potential. Located just ten minutes from downtown, GRTC’s headquarters powers 30,000 transit trips a day, with more routes & regional connections in development as well as a second bus rapid transit line that will complement the Pulse, our ITDP Bronze Medal-winning flagship system that serves as the spine of our network.

SUMMARY:

Responsible for supervising and monitoring the activities of the bus operators on a daily basis to include: exercising considering discretion and independent judgment in reacting to accidents and other unforeseen events (i.e. ice on the roads, mechanical failures, re-routing vehicles around accidents or obstacles); provides on street supervision to ensure compliance with operating standards and to assist operators with problems; assist training manager as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct classroom and on-the-road training for all new hires as well as experienced bus operators and mechanics.
• Develop and deliver a variety of training classes as needed.
• Develop and maintain all training manuals and instructional materials.
• Conduct evaluations of operators on a regular basis.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:

In accordance with our mission statement, additional duties and/or tasks may be assigned to maintain seamless service for the agency.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise all new hires while in training.

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 / Experiences / Certifications:

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related/relevant experience field.
• Three to five years training experience.
• Eligible to obtain/maintain Commercial Driver’s License with a passenger endorsement.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Knowledge of adult training methods, curriculum development, and evaluation methodology required.
• Good time management and organizational skills required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to train and supervise employees.
• Computer skills required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

GRTC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER WHO VALUES DIVERSITY IN THE WORKFORCE

GRTC IS A DRUG-FREE WORK PLACE