Specialist, Electric Vehicle Maintenance Training

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FORThe Specialist, Maintenance Training (Battery Electric Maintenance) position reports directly to the Manager, Maintenance Training. This position will be a champion for all electric vehicle (EV) maintenance training on new and emerging Zero Emission technologies in transit operations. This position is responsible for developing materials for technical training programs to support zero emission fleet electrification training. Provide advanced EV and high voltage diagnostics and engineering training.

This position will also advise planning and operations on the optimum use of EV vehicles including using data to determine best practices for energy/fuel management. Cap Metro is Austin's regional public transportation provider. We've been around since 1985 and work every day to give residents, commuters, and visitors the best possible transit options available to match their busy everyday lives.

We're always on the move, connecting people with jobs, schools, restaurants, shops, festivals, and other great places to hang out. In fact, we have more than 31 million boardings each year.

At Cap Metro, we work to empower, enhance, and serve the region and its communities through the responsible delivery of safe, reliable, high-quality transportation. We are driven by a culture of Safety, Equity, Transparency, Sustainability, and Innovation. These values guide us in our daily activities, and decision-making and position us to be a great community partner and to better serve our riders who trust us to get them where they’re going!

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOUWork with a diverse, collaborative, and energetic workforce whose focus is to bring innovation into the industry and how we serve our customers and team members.  Utilize our free and reduced-fare transit service to get to the office and then plan to hit the gym (for free) and work with our onsite trainers, before heading back home.

If you have children between the ages of 6 months and 6 years old, enroll them in the onsite award-winning Childcare and Learning Center. …and much more!   COMMITMENT TO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYCapMetro is an equal employment opportunity employer and committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Cap Metro makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and organization needs at the time. WHAT YOU BRING Bachelor’s degree in business, Planning, or related field. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four (4) years.

Three (3) years of progressive responsible experience within transportation. Electric vehicle maintenance preferred. Applicant must have a valid driver's license for the past three years-Class B/CDL preferred.

Ability to obtain a Class B/CDL with P endorsement within 90 days of employment.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Experience in operating various types of transit buses, (specifically EV battery electric bus technologies) performing visual and measured inspections on transit buses.

Experience in written correspondence and communication with bus manufacturers.

Familiarity with written technical specifications for transit buses.

Experience in performing project managerial and administrative duties for bus procurements.

Exemplary safety record and ability to maintain B/CDL license and to operate transit buses in a safe and efficient manner.

Ability to develop written technical specifications and drafts for bus procurements and or equipment purchases.

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