Transportation Crew Supervisor - Driver Trainer - Anticipated Vacancy

State of Maine • Augusta, GA

9d • $25 - $35

About The Position

Oversees and trains employees on equipment and policies, to ensure the accomplishment of transportation infrastructure maintenance within the Maine Department of Transportation. This includes, but is not limited to training of employees, training on all required equipment to keep employees' skills and individuals' skills current and up to standards, training of non-CDL employees via the ELDT program, inspects, records/tracks work and employees training on equipment, ensures compliance with applicable laws, rules, policies, contracts, and agreements; confers with superiors; makes recommendations for improvements to the driver trainer program. Also includes assisting with hurdle test, WISE college and NEWIS programs. To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience: A four (4) year combination of training, experience, and education in highway, bridge, and equipment repair and maintenance and/or construction including at least one (1) year of lead worker experience.

Requirements

• A four (4) year combination of training, experience, and education in highway, bridge, and equipment repair and maintenance and/or construction including at least one (1) year of lead worker experience.
• Must be able to successfully complete Driver Trainer Instructor Certification.
• Must be available during storms and other emergencies as a substitute driver/operator, which may require working temporarily at any point within the state.
• Must occasionally travel out of state to pick up equipment.
• Completion of the 30 hour OSHA Safety course in construction (20 CFR Part 1926).
• Must have a Class A CDL for a minimum of 2 years (49 CFR Part 380).

Responsibilities

• Oversees and trains employees on equipment and policies.
• Trains employees on all required equipment to keep skills current and up to standards.
• Trains non-CDL employees via the ELDT program.
• Inspects, records/tracks work and employees training on equipment.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, rules, policies, contracts, and agreements.
• Confers with superiors.
• Makes recommendations for improvements to the driver trainer program.
• Assists with hurdle test, WISE college and NEWIS programs.

Benefits

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Wellness – We care about you and your family’s wellbeing, offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed