Roadway Trainer

About the Role The Roadway Trainer supports I-66 Express Mobility Partners by developing, delivering, and maintaining technical training for incident response and roadway maintenance. While training is the primary focus, this role may also support field operations as needed to ensure safe, standardized, and ready-to-work teams. What You'll Do

• Design, develop, update, and deliver roadway maintenance and incident response training programs, lesson plans, and materials that align with best practices, VDOT and OSHA standards.
• Conduct classroom, field, and on-the-job training for maintenance crews.
• Demonstrate proper roadway maintenance techniques (pavement repair, drainage, signage, vegetation control, etc.).
• Train employees on safe operation and maintenance of tools, vehicles, and heavy equipment.
• Deliver safety training on work zone traffic control, hazard recognition, PPE, and emergency response.
• Monitor field activities to ensure adherence to safe work practices.
• Assess employee knowledge and skills through testing and field evaluations.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and corrective training as needed. Identify skill gaps and support employee development.
• Train staff in proper inspection, operation, and maintenance of roadway equipment.
• Coordinate specialized or vendor-led equipment training when required.
• Collaborate with I-66 Training manager and attend monthly training meetings.
• Assist manager in creating skill matrix for roadway maintenance and Incident response teams.
• Support supervisors in improving team performance and productivity.
• Maintain accurate training records, certifications, and compliance documentation in the learning management system.
• Lead by example in safety, professionalism, and operational excellence. What We're Looking For
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree, technical certification, vocational training, OSHA certification, or instructor/trainer certification preferred.
• 3 to 5+ years of experience in traffic control, roadway maintenance and incident command systems (ICS).
• Prior experience training, mentoring, coaching, or instructing technical staff strongly preferred.
• Computer proficiency required, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PC-based programs, LMS/e-learning tools, and digital training records.
• Strong instructional, presentation, coaching, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to technicians with varying experience levels.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting, documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping skills.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple training and field support priorities.
• Ability to identify performance gaps and recommend practical training solutions.
• Willingness and ability to balance training responsibilities with hands-on Roadway Technician duties when field support is needed. Nice to Have
• Associate degree, technical certification, vocational training, OSHA certification, or instructor/trainer certification preferred. Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive insurance benefits, Paid Time Off, and a matching 401(k) program.