Training Supervisor

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Parking and Transportation is seeking a Training Supervisor to perform duties in the hiring and training of CAMBUS drivers. This includes onboarding new employees and instructing them in classroom and behind-the-wheel (BTW) driving skills for required CDL licensing for transit buses and in ongoing driving and safety skills. The transit trainer also provides support to the Agency Safety Plan. This position provides functional supervision of Training and Safety student staff (student trainers and supervisors) and of all drivers while they are in the training process. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. This position is performed fully on campus.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Class B CDL and ability to meet/maintain UI Driving policy standards.
Minimum 2 years’ licensed driving Class B vehicle with passenger endorsement and airbrakes restriction lifted.
Experience (typically 1 year) in a customer service role.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Comply with required drug and alcohol testing in accordance with DOT/FTA regulations.
Ability to obtain state DOT certification to conduct 3rd party CDL knowledge and skills tests within 1 year of employment including passing DOT background check.
Ability to meet DOT safety-sensitive position requirements, including required FTA drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating Class B transit buses in urban environment.
Experience providing classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction to new drivers obtaining a Class B CDL for the first time.
Performance management experience.
Supervisory and/or training experience in transit operations.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to public transit services.

Responsibilities

Conduct interviews of prospective new hires and extend job offers
Coordinate hiring process for drivers and onboard new employees
Develops, coordinates, schedules, and provides training programs and initiatives for new drivers
Evaluates trainee performance and recommends modified or additional training
Evaluates and updates training and safety programs and related activities
Provide classroom, behind-the-wheel, and CDL training to new driver trainees
Coordinates retraining and refresher training of existing employees
Assists in random, reasonable-cause, and post-accident testing for drugs and alcohol in compliance with federal regulations
Assists in accident and safety event investigations, and evaluates and recommends remedial training and/or disciplinary action when applicable
Provides functional supervision to student employees, assists in performance evaluations, and recommends follow-up coaching and disciplinary actions
Coordinates ride-alongs, spot checks, and driving evaluations of existing employees with student Training and Safety staff
Completes documentation and reports relating to hiring, training, and ongoing training and safety-related activities
Coordinates activities relating to the Public Transit Agency Safety Plan, including participation in the Safety Committee
Additional duties to support the public transit operations