Refinery Operator Trainee Jobs in Irving, TX (NOW HIRING)

Under the direction of the Operations Safety & Training Manager, the Training Instructor develops, assesses, and delivers Agency-wide training including Federal/State-mandated training, vehicle operator training, and other training as assigned. Provides training to maintain the highest standards of safety and service. Instruction provided will cover all aspects of vehicle operation in the course of passenger transportation, including, but not limited to, defensive driving; service area familiarization; passenger loading/unloading, customer service, and securement; proper manifest documentation; use of on-board equipment; accident and emergency procedures; dispatch and radio communications; and passenger sensitivity. Incumbents must be available to work all days and all hours where services are performed, including holidays and all shifts.

The following duties are standard for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

• Develops and conducts one-on-one and group training.
• Evaluates new operator driving skills using appropriate checklists and evaluation forms and provides appropriate feedback. Monitors and evaluates training participants and tracks progress.
• Reviews and maintains existing training curriculum, course material, evaluations and tests.
• Monitors applicable laws and regulations and makes policy recommendations to ensure compliance. Advises department manager on plans, projects, department functions and implementation of departmental policy.
• Performs administrative functions necessary to deliver and document learning and development programs.
• Reviews effectiveness of current transit and operations-related training instruction and makes recommendations to fulfill training needs.
• Generates training materials and lesson plans in response to specific requests for training and to maintain compliance with all rules and regulations.
• Assists in managing and evaluating the vehicle operator training program, which includes:
• Developing and refining new programs;
• Supervising course conduct and completion of Class B licensing.
• Conducting classroom sessions and on-the-job training for trainees and other Agency personnel;
• Establishing curriculum for instruction on Agency policies and procedures.
• Training and assigning coach operator line trainers.
• Counseling students regarding performance, conducting probationary training evaluations; determining employment status of trainees and conducting interviews and bus evaluations with applicants as needed.
• Conducting on-board observation and evaluation of operator performance.
• Conducting training on all new bus equipment; recertifying and retraining employees in general operations and/or specialized courses.
• Assists in determining the type of retraining necessary for employees involved in preventable accidents.
• Conducts external benchmarking with other transit agencies to identify best practices.
• Completes, files and maintains all records related to Agency employee training, to include Federal and State training certification documents.
• Assists with classroom training and behind-the-wheel training for new operators and trainees.
• Ensures operators are fully trained prior to being released into revenue service.
• Provides monthly or annual ongoing/refresher training in topics relevant to the service and service area.
• Performs ride checks and road observations.
• Identifies re-training needs and provides behind-the-wheel re-training.
• Recognizes and reports safe and unsafe acts and/or conditions.
• Provides feedback to Safety and Training Manager regarding training needs.
• Performs the duties of an Operator when needed for route coverage.
• Adheres to Federal Transit Administration compliance procedures.
• Assists with tracking of DOT certifications and license renewals.
• Assists with coverage for Operations Supervisors as needed.
• Maintains complete and accurate documentation on all facets of training and testing for each student as required and mandated by State and Federal law.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises coach operator line instructors, new hire trainees, and training class participants.