Department:

Transit

About Our Job

Are you an experienced CDL Class A & B trainer with a background in creating training programs? This role is perfect for you! You’ll design and facilitate training, demonstrate effective CDL driving practices, and collaborate with both the Public Utilities and Public Works departments. Additionally, you’ll work closely with the Risk Department on accident investigations, safety training recommendations, and various administrative, safety, and security-related duties. Apply today for this exciting opportunity!

Job Description:

Conduct training in a classroom environment to prepare County employees to obtain their Class A or Class B CDL, along with any required endorsements, within the appropriate timeframe.

• Create and facilitate classroom training for County employees on topics including but not limited to:  rules of the road, customer service, defensive driving skills, safety, security, compliance regulations, Substance Abuse, sensitivity training and applicable HR and Safety Manual policies and guidelines.
• Maintain records regarding training completed by County employees as needed for compliance purposes.
• Create and facilitate refresher training for existing employees upon request.
• Maintain the training with any federal law or regulation updates.

Provide behind-the-wheel / road training for County employees.

• Create and conduct behind-the-wheel / road training for County employees to demonstrate safe operation of vehicles including but not limited to: driving skills,  pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and customer service.
• Facilitate all aspects to securing trainees’ CDL training and testing.
• Provide re-training for those existing employees identified as needing additional skills refreshment.
• Schedule fully trained employees with a third party CDL tester, to obtain the CDL license.

Assists Public Works and Public Utilities Departments with accident investigations:

• Report to the scene of accident to assess/review the scene and act as an assistant to the Risk Department Representative.
• Assist with coordinating appropriate follow up needs in regard to medical needs and/or drug and alcohol testing.
• Work closely with department supervisor, Risk/Safety Advisor and HR Business Partner on the investigation and any recommendations.
• Create/conduct any necessary refresher training determined from investigation.
• Participate in various department meetings or committees upon request.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. -  5:00 p.m.
  

  

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Communication, or related field AND one year of job-related experience.
• -OR- Associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of job-related experience in the water treatment field.
• -OR- Professional-related experience may substitute for the required degree on a year-for-year basis.
• A valid Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of hire.
• A valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in creating and implementing training materials.
• Experience in accident and safety investigations.

Physical Demands:  Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening.  An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $53,456.00 - $58,000.00/ annually, based on experience.

Employee Type:

Regular (Budgeted)

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

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