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About the Role

The Specialist, Rail Fleet Training & Compliance, is responsible for developing, delivering, and tracking training and compliance programs for CapMetro's rail vehicle maintenance workforce. This role ensures staff receive required FRA-mandated training and certifications, and that records are accurate and audit-ready. It serves as the primary point of contact for training and compliance matters within Rail Fleet Services, supporting audits and maintaining the Mechanical Training, Qualification, and Designation Program.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver training programs for vehicle maintenance personnel, including FRA-mandated training, new hire onboarding, equipment-specific instruction, and ongoing competency and skills-upgrade training.
• Maintain and update CapMetro's Mechanical Training, Qualification, and Designation Program curriculum and materials.
• Coordinate classroom, hands-on, and on-the-job training activities for mechanics, technicians, cleaners, and contracted maintenance personnel.
• Develop and administer knowledge assessments, practical evaluations, and other tools to verify training effectiveness and employee competency.
• Support onboarding of new vehicle maintenance employees, including orientation to safety protocols, equipment use, and training/certification requirements.
• Maintain accurate, current records of vehicle maintenance employee training, certifications, qualifications, and designations.
• Track certification and qualification expiration and recertification timelines, coordinating refresher training.
• Monitor compliance with applicable FRA, FTA, TxDOT, OSHA, and CapMetro policies related to vehicle maintenance training and qualification.
• Support the Vehicle Maintenance Team in preparing for FRA and agency audits, inspections, and investigations.
• Identify training or compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate with CapMetro's broader Training department, Safety, and the O&M contractor to align vehicle maintenance training programs.
• Prepare and maintain training and compliance reports, dashboards, and documentation.
• Track corrective action plans related to training or compliance findings.
• Maintain vehicle maintenance training and compliance documentation using CapMetro-approved records management systems.
• Promote a strong safety culture within the vehicle maintenance workforce.
• Support Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Safety Management System (SMS) process.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Training and Development, Industrial Technology, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of directly related education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Six (6) years of experience in training program development/delivery, compliance administration, or a related function within a rail, transit, or industrial maintenance environment.
• Experience with FRA-regulated training and certification requirements strongly preferred.
• Experience developing training curricula, competency assessments, or standard operating procedures preferred.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and training program design and delivery methods.
• Knowledge of, or ability to quickly develop expertise in, applicable FRA regulations governing rail vehicle maintenance training, qualification, and certification (49 CFR Parts 238 and 229).
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills, with the ability to maintain accurate, audit-ready training and compliance documentation.
• Ability to identify training and compliance gaps and develop practical recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with vehicle maintenance staff, CapMetro's Training department, Safety, and contracted service providers.
• Ability to work varying schedules as needed to support training delivery across shifts.
• Incumbent must have the ability to stand, walk, and travel to shop and yard locations as needed.
• May require the ability to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, or holidays.
• Serves as an on-call escalation point and may be required to respond to emergencies or critical operational incidents outside of normal operating hours.
• Must be able to use a telephone or headset equipment.
• Must be able to lift and move material weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Must be able to perform work at a computer terminal for several hours a day.
• Must be able to function in an environment with constant interruptions.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned work location is an essential function.
• All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
• Incumbent's primary workplace is a CapMetro facility or field location. Expected to work in the office or field location 4+ days a week.

Skills

• Training program development
• Training program delivery
• Compliance administration
• FRA-regulated training and certification requirements
• Training curricula development
• Competency assessments
• Standard operating procedures
• Adult learning principles
• Training program design
• FRA regulations (49 CFR Parts 238 and 229)
• Organizational skills
• Recordkeeping skills
• Communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Building working relationships
• Proficiency with standard business software
• Learning management systems
• Training-tracking systems

Location

• Onsite

Work Type

• Full-time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• 6 years of experience

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree preferred

About the Company

• CapMetro is an equal employment opportunity employer and committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.
• CapMetro makes hiring decisions based on qualifications, merit, and organization needs at the time.
• This position has been identified as a “Security Sensitive” position.
• This position is identified as an FTA safety-sensitive position.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.