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City of Lynchburg Public Works Training Coordinator--CDL Required in Lynchburg, Virginia
The City of Lynchburg
will be one of the participating Employers in our
May 21st Multi-Employer Hiring Event and Resources Job Fair here at the Virginia Works - Lynchburg Center in our parking lot on Tuesday, May 21stfrom 10AM-2PM.
Make sure your Virginia Workforce Connection (VWC) account -
www.vawc.virginia.gov
is updated, and you are fully registered.
For a complete list of EMPLOYERS (and Resources) participating in the Event search job order - JO#3752074 - in the Virginia Workforce Connection (VWC).
Description
The Department of Public Works is seeking a qualified candidate to oversee Department-wide equipment training. The position is responsible for developing and delivering/facilitating training to equipment operators. Assess training needs; and designs and implement training programs to enhance or develop the required skills of employees.
Thisposition requiresthe possession ofa Class A CDL.
Essential Duties
Leads/performs Department-wide equipment, tools, job task and emergency related training; oversees specialized technical training program for road maintenance crews which includes roadway, roadside, bridge,etc.;
Coordinatesand managestheCommercial Driver's Licensetraining program with the City's contractor, staff,supervisorsand managers to include WaterResources;
Coordinatesorfacilitatestraining classes; creates,assessesand evaluates training programs, and promotes resources for employee professional development in partnership withOperations Support Manager; plans, coordinates, and evaluates the work of Road Maintenancetrainers;
Works withthe Operations Support Manager andDepartment leadershipto assess, create, develop,implementand promote training programs andinitiatives;
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``` - Tracks employee licenses, endorsements, certifications, and trainings;developing andmaintainingdatabases to ensure accuracy; notifies management of potential problems and/orshortcomings;
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``` - Collaborates with Department staff, Risk Management and Human Resources, to incorporate federal, state and City policy and other rules and regulations into the development oftraining;
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Minimum Education and Experience Required
Six (6) years of experience in a Public Works or private road construction and/or maintenance experience; AND two (2) years of experience developing, coordinating, andfacilitatingtraining;OR,any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.
Other Qualifications:
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules,operatingand maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability towriteroutine reports and correspondence. The employee must have the ability to speak effectively before employees,studentsand organizations. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals is needed to aintainstudent academic rankings in the various classes. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and averages. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively with both students, instructors, and staff.
Knowledge of:
- Sources of training and training materials
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Techniques and strategies in conducting needs and task analysis
Education program planning, needs assessment,designand program planning
Course design teaching methods and techniques for presenting material
Developing andmaintainingspreadsheets/databases
Interpersonal communications, group process and facilitation skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Program planning skills
Ability to:
Safely and proficientlyoperateequipment associated with Public Works maintenance and construction work including but not limited to dump truck, loader, knuckle-boom, bobcat, excavator, sweeper, snow equipment, bucket trucks, chippers, chain saws, etc.
Identifytraining needs and deliver necessary training
Effectively communicate a broad amount of information to a wide variety of audiences
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Plan, develop and conduct training programs and manuals for each piece of Public Works vehicular equipment
Prepare andmaintaina variety of written andcomputer-generatedtraining records and technical reports clearly and logically
Understand and explain a variety of laws,codesand standards
Interpret and apply oral and written instructions
Additional Requirements
Possession of a Class A Commercial Driver's License.
A valid Virginia State Driver's License isrequiredwith an approved driving record based on the City of Lynchburg criteria
A valid State of Virginia