OVERALL DESCRIPTION

Design, develop, prepare and instruct courses in various disciplines related to transit maintenance and operations. Monitor student progress to ascertain their level of proficiency. Counsel students on technical matters. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Metro/Rail Technical Instructor

1. Prepares, adapts and implements basic programs to specific applications using objective guided course evaluations. Evaluates programs for effectiveness. Develops and maintains programs suitable for performing the goals of Technical Training with the most efficient means using state of the art technology.
2. Develops specialized and advanced training programs for SAM, as well as hourly, employees in accordance with client demands, needs analysis and maintenance data.
3. Researches, develops, and/or procures instructional aids required for technical training including, but not limited to printed data, films, audio and video tapes, charts, circuit boards and diagrams.
4. Assess student comprehension and progress by preparing, evaluating and administering verbal, written and task performance tests.
5. Tutors students to determine their understanding of course data and their proficiency in equipment maintenance and repairs.
6. Consults with training support personnel for the purpose of developing an organized, comprehensive and highly motivating curriculum.
7. Consults with maintenance and maintenance support managers to determine instructional requirements and monitors impact of training for long term effectiveness in achieving client's maintenance objectives. Keeps records of the instructional influence on component and vehicle failure rates.
8. Conducts training sessions using the latest methods and insights into adult learning and education, both theory and practice.
9. Supervises students, both SAM and hourly, to ensure optimal work management while they are in a training session.
10. Serves as a cross trained backup instructor in a secondary field of technical training. Be technically fluent in subjects of instruction and conversationally correct in other aspects of vehicle and/or line maintenance.
11. Responsible for interpreting all appropriate technical memos, service bulletins and notices in relevant topics for inclusion in course material.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma plus three (3) - four (4) years relevant vehicle rail maintenance experience.  An equivalent combination of Technical School or advanced education in a relevant field (one year education equates to two years of experience), may be considered. 
• Must possess valid driver’s license. 
• Based on departmental needs, strong skills in one or more of the following areas will be required; mechanical, electrical, electronics, HVAC, and computer software. 
• Knowledge of modern rail maintenance practices and procedures required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Training and teaching experience preferred.