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Instructor - Transportation Equipment Operator

Salary

$44,236.00 - $48,288.00 Annually

Location

Michigan, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

202504076013DOTDJ

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

DDOT Vehicle Operation

Opening Date

05/28/2025

Closing Date

6/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

1630-AFSCME NonSupervisory Local 214 (DDOT Clerica

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Description

The City of Detroit's Department of Transportation (DDOT) is currently seeking an Instructor - Transportation Equipment Operator for their DDOT Vehicle Operation division.

Under general supervision, at a transportation terminal, instructs Transportation Equipment Operators individually or in small groups in the operation and care of transportation equipment and in the methods of maintaining proper public relations.

Examples of Duties

+ Instructs individuals or small groups in the operation of transportation equipment by accompanying them on practice runs.

+ Provides instructions in the approved methods of maintaining proper public relations.

+ Explains and demonstrates the construction, function, and coordination of transportation equipment.

+ Explains the cause of mechanical failures and the results of equipment abuses.

+ Assists in the preparation of programs for instructing personnel and classes in safety and defensive driving techniques.

+ Instructs Commercial Driver License classes.

+ Certifies qualified participants.

+ Reads and interprets schedules and explains terminal procedures.

+ Prepares reports on investigations of abuse of equipment and complaints.

+ Reviews driver accident records, recommends re-training for operators with unsatisfactory performance records.

+ Enters coded transportation equipment accident and incident information into computer terminals, completes and maintains a variety of training-related forms.

+ Compiles and maintains records of instruction and prepares reports.

+ Instructs professional development training consisting of customer service, conflict resolution, sexual harassment, ethics, and workplace violence.

+ Investigates and resolves customer service complaints.

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

+ High school graduation or G.E.D. Four years of experience in operating transportation equipment.

+ Two years of experience in instructing and orienting assigned Transportation Equipment Operators-In-Training on regularly scheduled runs.

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

+ Interview: 70%

+ Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%

+ Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

+ Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points

+ Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD: 08/13/2024

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

+ Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

+ Dental

+ Vision

INSURANCE

+ Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

+ Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

+ Sick Leave

+ Vacation

+ Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.

• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);

- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

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Please indicate your highest level of education completed:

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

+ PhD/J.D.

02

Please describe your experience instructing, teaching, or training students to prepare them for their vocation.

03

Do you possess a CDL-B?

+ YES

+ NO

+ IN PROGRESS

04

Do you possess a working knowledge of Federal, State, and local rules and regulations governing the use and operation of a public transit system?

+ YES

+ NO

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Employer

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

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