Roadway Maintenance Technician - Trainer

Ferrovial•Manassas, VA

10d•$34 - $40•Hybrid

About The Position

I-66 Express Mobility Partners (EMP) operates and maintains 22.5 miles of express toll lanes on I-66 from I-495/Capital Beltway to Gainesville, VA. The Roadway Trainer develops, delivers, and supports technical training for incident response, maintenance tasks and seasonal preparedness. Although the primary focus is training, this position will/can be utilized as a working technician role as needed/as assigned; the Trainer must be able to support field operations as assigned, including but not limited to: maintenance, incident command functions and/or winter maintenance activities. This position reinforces safe work practices, standardized procedures, technician development, documentation, and operational readiness. Under general supervision, the Roadway Trainer will build, implement and maintain the I-66 EMP Roadway Dept training program. This team-member will collaborate with the Incident Response and Maintenance teams, as well as the I-66 EMP training manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
3 to 5+ years of experience in traffic control, roadway maintenance and incident command systems (ICS).
Computer proficiency required, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PC-based programs, LMS/e-learning tools, and digital training records.

Nice To Haves

associate degree, technical certification, vocational training, OSHA certification, or instructor/trainer certification preferred.
Prior experience training, mentoring, coaching, or instructing technical staff strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, update, and deliver roadway maintenance, and incident response training programs, lesson plans, and materials that align with, best practices, VDOT and OSHA standards.
Conduct classroom, field, and on-the-job training for maintenance crews.
Demonstrate proper roadway maintenance techniques (pavement repair, drainage, signage, vegetation control, etc.).
Train employees on safe operation and maintenance of tools, vehicles, and heavy equipment.
Deliver safety training on work zone traffic control, hazard recognition, PPE, and emergency response.
Monitor field activities to ensure adherence to safe work practices.
Assess employee knowledge and skills through testing and field evaluations.
Provide coaching, feedback, and corrective training as needed.
Identify skill gaps and support employee development.
Train staff in proper inspection, operation, and maintenance of roadway equipment.
Coordinate specialized or vendor-led equipment training when required.
Collaborate with I-66 Training manager and attend monthly training meetings.
Assist manager in creating skill matrix for roadway maintenance and Incident response teams.
Support supervisors in improving team performance and productivity.
Maintain accurate training records, certifications, and compliance documentation in the learning management system
Lead by example in safety, professionalism, and operational excellence.
Knowledge of roadway maintenance and traffic incident management