Training Supervisor

The University of Iowa Parking and Transportation is seeking a Training Supervisor position that will perform duties in the hiring and training of CAMBUS drivers. This includes onboarding new employees and instructing them inclassroomand 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.

Duties to Include:

• 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

Location: West Campus Transportation Center (WCTC).

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, hours will vary based on training activity

Pay: $54,000- commensurate

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• 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.

Position and Application Details:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter to include dates of Class B CDL with passenger endorsement and airbrakes restriction lifted.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Candidates selected for interview will be required to give a 5-minute safety presentation on a bus-related topic to the interview committee.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background investigation. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. State agency employers in Iowa are required to use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. University of Iowa employees, including those who work remotely or out-of-state, are subject to E-Verify.

For additional questions, please contact Andy Brus at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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