• Director, Maintenance Training - MSE (Buses)

    MTA (Bronx, NY)


    Director, Maintenance Training - MSE (Buses)

     

    Job ID: 13069

     

    Business Unit: MABSTOA

     

    Regular/Temporary: Regular

     

    Department: Depot Supp & Perf. Improvement

     

    Date Posted: Sep 19, 2025

    Description

    Job Information

     

    Director, Maintenance Training – MSE (Buses)

     

    First date of posting: 9/19/2025

     

    Last date of posting: 10/10/2025

     

    Authority: TA/OA/MTA Bus

     

    Department: Regional Bus Company

     

    Division/Unit: Maintenance, Support & Engineering/Maintenance Training

     

    Reports To: Assistant Chief Maintenance Officer, Maintenance Training

     

    Hours of Work: As Required

     

    Compensation

     

    Salary Range: $103,721 – $146,827 (Grade C – 657 Hay points)

    Responsibilities

    This position is responsible for managing Depot Training Supervisors, Probationary Employee Program Management, and New Bus Vendor Training Program Management. The key duties of each program include, but are not limited to:

     

    Manage Depot Training Supervisors

     

    + Manage and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Depot Training Supervisor (DTS) Program.

    + Develop working relationships and network with management from 32 depots/shops, Chief Maintenance Office (CMO) support groups, and vendor training managers and trainers.

    + On-board and develop Depot Training Supervisors. Support depots by scheduling DTS support coverage.

    + Prepare periodic reports to monitor DTS time and attendance, performance, and overtime budget.

    Probationary Employee Program Management :

    + Manage and develop "Standard Operating Procedures" (SOP) for Probationary Program.

    + Update probationary employee program guidelines.

    + Communicate probationary employee evaluation process to depot management.

    + Create and monitor reports showing how much training time is spent with probationary employees.

    + Audit probationary employee reviews and observations.

    New Bus Vendor Training Program Management:

    + Coordinate with New Bus group to offer input on amount and type of classes based on varying information.

    + Review proposed training plans to ensure it meets with NYCT needs; submit requested changes as needed.

    + Obtain and review training material, slides, and handouts.

    + Track bus contract training budget, generate Training Plan spreadsheet based off contract price agreement.

    + Communicate the training availability and description of courses available to the depots, Depot Training Supervisors, and CMO support groups.

    + Create Tableau reports to track depot utilization of vendor training.

    + Track the delivery of new bus fleets (delivery and locations).

    + Manage a yearly schedule of all vendor training being held provided.

    + Monitor and reconcile contract remaining training funds to maximize funds available availability in contract.

    + Audit Reconcile all vendor training invoices to verify that charges match price schedule.

    Education and Experience

    1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in transportation management, engineering, related field and eight (8) years of full-time related experience, and at least four (4) years of which must have been in a managerial/supervisory OR

    2. A satisfactory equivalent of the combined education and experience.

     

    Desired Skills

     

    + Ability to coordinate all phases of planning, scheduling, budgets, contracts, invoicing, and audits.

    + Knowledge of DOB / MTA Bus policies and procedures.

    + Knowledge of training techniques, and curriculum, and personnel development.

    + Advanced working knowledge of PC applications and Enterprise systems (i.e., Excel, Word, Spear, Visio, Tableau and PeopleSoft ELM) with ability to generate spreadsheets and analyze data.

    + Effective project management and strategic planning skills with ability to align strategies with business needs and operational issues.

    + Effective problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to identify and resolve related issues and prevent future occurrences.

    + Ability to be self-motivated and have the ability to motivate, train, network, and influence others.

    + Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and responsibilities.

    + Experience in human capital development, work prioritization, and overtime distribution.

    + Knowledge of NYCT maintenance procedures and policies

    + Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills

     

    Other Information

     

    Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity

     

    MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

     

    The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.