H5257 - Safety Instructor Wage

To support the District safety training needs and provide instruction for all employees, especially those in safety sensitive positions. Coordinate, schedule, and teach safety-related training for all employees and identified technical training for maintenance operators in support of the District safety program. How you will contribute: Deliver Safety Training: Conduct First Aid, CPR and Bloodborne Pathogen training. Maintenance Training: Provide and monitor safety and identified technical training for new maintenance employees prior to and once assigned to their crews. Conduct remediation training with employees and crews for reoccurring areas of concern. Assist new employees in obtaining the training and skills necessary to obtain their CDL. May deliver Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) and Basic Equipment Operations Class (BEOC). Safety Program: Assist District Safety Manager in delivering training and new safety learning initiatives as driven by District needs. Provide all required original and refresher training within specified timelines to ensure compliance with OSHA, and agency requirements. Training Documentation: Maintain safety training schedules and records for all employees. Maintain agency records of employee’s credentials. Conduct periodic compliance audits of safety records to identify employees in need of training. What will make you successful: Ability to collect and analyze data and maintain records. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and make presentations. Ability to implement a needs- based technical training program. Ability to interpret and apply regulations, guidelines and policies. Ability to use computers and software applications. Knowledge and skill in CDL equipment and operations. Knowledge and skill in operating safety equipment. Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulations regarding workplace safety. Minimum Qualifications: Ability to travel to conduct training events and attend meetings. Knowledge and skill in CDL equipment operations and requirements. Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulations regarding workplace safety. Must have or be able to obtain and maintain certification as First Aid and CPR instructor within 6 months of hire. Possess or ability to obtain and maintain certification in VDOT Safety, Safety for Managers, OSHA 10, OSHA 30, Fall Protection, and Excavation. Possession of and ability to maintain CDL and DOT medical card. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment. Valid driver's license. Additional Considerations: A combination of training, experience or education in education, training, employee safety, equipment operations or related area desired. Experience maintaining records within automated systems. Familiarity with state and VDOT training-related guidelines. Prior experience conducting safety and equipment related training. Progressively responsible experience in training within a transportation related organization. Click below to learn more about the Competency Model associated with this Position: Competency Model [ Physical Requirements Physical Requirements [ VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct. VDOT Code of Ethics [ Standards of Conduct [ VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands. In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io, or DBVI at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer. Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following:

• Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check
• DMV Record Check
• Work History Verification
• References
• Pre-employment physical
• Drug screen