District Equipment Training Coordinator (Facility Maintenance Supervisor I)

Maryland Department of Transportation • Baltimore County, MD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The State Highway Administration’s District 4 in Baltimore County is recruiting a District Equipment Training Coordinator (Facility Maintenance Supervisor I). The position is open to current SHA employees who meet the stated minimum and selective qualifications.

The coordinator manages district technical training activities for Facility Maintenance Technicians (FMTs) and Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technicians (HEMTs), and serves as the district liaison to the Office of Maintenance’s Maintenance Training and Certification Team (MTCT). The coordinator arranges equipment certification testing requests and confirms candidates are ready before scheduling. The role also schedules annual district equipment training and ensures permits, equipment, shop trainers, and other required arrangements are in place. During annual training, the coordinator serves as the onsite district manager.

As the district’s senior-level trainer, the coordinator ensures maintenance shop trainers are prepared and deliver technical training in accordance with Office of Maintenance standards and guidance. The coordinator also trains district maintenance shop trainers, fills in for them when needed, supplements shop training, and maintains district FMT and HEMT equipment-training and certification records.

This is an essential position subject to call-in and availability 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including winter operations. The employee will be assigned a cell phone and IT equipment.

Requirements

• Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate, or qualifying substitution as described in the posting.
• Five years of experience in construction, facilities maintenance, or skilled trades work.
• One year of the required experience must have been in a lead worker or crew leader capacity.
• One year of shop trainer experience.
• Possess a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) valid in Maryland.
• Possess SHA Level III Heavy Equipment Certification.
• Current SHA employee status and satisfaction of the minimum and selective qualifications.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
• Applicants with education obtained outside the United States must provide proof of U.S. education equivalency from a foreign credential evaluation service.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical training activities for district Facility Maintenance Technicians (FMTs) and Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technicians (HEMTs).
• Serve as the district liaison to the Office of Maintenance’s Maintenance Training and Certification Team (MTCT).
• Coordinate equipment certification testing requests with the MTCT and certify candidates’ readiness before scheduling tests.
• Schedule annual district equipment training with the MTCT.
• Ensure required permits are in place and equipment is available onsite and in good working condition for training.
• Ensure district shop trainers are present and other training needs are met.
• Serve as the onsite district manager during annual equipment training.
• Ensure maintenance shop trainers are adequately trained and conduct technical training according to Office of Maintenance standards and guidance.
• Conduct technical training for District Maintenance Shop trainers and fill in for them or supplement maintenance shop training as needed.
• Maintain equipment training and certification records and paperwork for district FMTs and HEMTs.
• Be available for call-in and work during winter operations as required.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Leave benefits
• 401(k) benefits
• Pension plan
• Free transit program
• Advanced education and training opportunities
• Auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED