National War College Alumni Association

MANAGER, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION

Job Summary

Provides the management and supervision of multiple training programs that support Metro's Rail or Bus Equipment Maintenance operations.

Example of Duties

• Manages the operations and activities of the Maintenance Instruction department in developing all maintenance training curriculum required to develop technical skills and abilities of all personnel in operating divisions and support department
• Provides maintenance instruction and training for new technicians
• Assesses training needs and identifies appropriate training programs/curriculums for Equipment Maintenance personnel
• Collaborates with Metro executives regarding training as it relates to operational objectives
• Identifies or designs programs or curriculums in response to training needs
• Oversees, monitors, and adheres to department′s budget, goals, and schedules to comply with agency wide fiscal responsibility
• Develops goals, establishes priorities, and directs the work of staff and equipment maintenance operation
• Conducts special planning and operational projects; prepares related reports, data, budgets, and work programs
• Assists in scheduling training programs relating to Maintenance and Material Management systems and Orbital and Yard Maintenance software training
• Administers various union contracts for compliance; conducts disciplinary and grievance hearings
• Develops, implements, and maintains maintenance training schedules
• Prepares and submits instructional-related written and oral reports for Metro executive management
• Prepares, submits, and oversees budget for assigned area and purchases of instructional supplies and equipment, and monitors other expenditures
• Administers On-the-Job Training (OJT) program for personnel as contracted between Amalgamated (ATU) Transit Union and Metro
• Prepares employee Individual Performance Plan (IPP) for American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
• Oversees and conducts Metro′s yearly Bus Rodeo or Rail Rodeo competition, ensuring all maintenance equipment, property and vendor support are planned, along with activities for visitors
• Prepares all travel authorizations and justifications for all American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Bus Rodeo or Rail Rodeo travel
• Oversees all operating division safety computers and software training
• Participates in Maintenance Change Committee meetings establishing new maintenance practices and policy
• Oversees maintenance and repair of all operating divisions′ special diagnostic equipment, repair tools, and Technical Information Centers (TICs)
• Serves as co-chair/training planner for Southern California Regional Transit Training Consortium attending meetings specific to Metro′s involvement with local transit properties and community colleges
• Confers, organizes, and meets with management to determine training needs assessment for equipment maintenance personnel
• Oversees the disposition of surplus training equipment in accordance with federal guidelines
• Serves as liaison between Human Resources (HR) and Operations providing specifications and requirements for both entry-level mechanics and service attendants
• Ensures that maintenance employee training records and data are maintained in the HR training database
• Supervises, trains, and motivates assigned staff
• Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

May be required to perform other related job duties

Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

• Theories, practices, and principles of equipment maintenance, preventive maintenance practices, technical training, planning and scheduling
• Instructional methods and design
• Department operating policies, procedures, rules and labor agreements
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing vehicle maintenance, smog emission standards, engine rebuild regulations, and testing procedures
• Technical vehicle and transit bus configuration audit
• Modern management theory
• Applicable business software applications

Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

• Planning, organizing, and administering equipment maintenance training programs
• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes
• Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
• Determining strategies to achieve goals
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives

Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

• Conduct surveys, identify training needs, and develop training plans and programs
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
• Compile and analyze complex data
• Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Plan financial and staffing needs
• Travel to offsite locations
• Supervise assigned staff
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Special Conditions The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

• Typical office situation
• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen

Physical Effort Required

• Sitting at a desk or table
• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
• Standing
• Walking (distance 5' to 100')
• Using equipment requiring high hand and finger dexterity
• Communicating through speech in the English language required
• Good distance vision and/or depth perception to judge distances
• Color recognition (e.g., distinguishing wires, resistors, containers, light signals, etc.)

Additional Information

• Number of Openings: 1
• Salary Range: $94,494 - $118,102 - $141,752
• Requisition ID: 220131
• Posting Date: May 3, 2022
• Posting End Date - External: May 17, 2022

Selection Procedure:

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Application Procedure:

Candidates can complete their Employment Applications on their mobile device or computer.

Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the posting end date.

Metro is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, committed to maintaining an environment that values diversity and where its employees and applicants are free from discrimination, harassment and retaliation. Decisions affecting all LACMTA employment practices are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal or state statutes.

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a two-for-one year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field

Experience

• Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience developing and conducting training programs on heavy-duty vehicles or transit bus systems, or a field related to the maintenance and repair of heavy-duty vehicles; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions