Note: Current Employees must use the Workday Dashboard career section to apply for this position.
Employee Type:
Regular
Department:
County Road
Salary:
$62,348.79 - $87,265.80 Annually / $5,195.73 - $7,272.15 Monthly / $29.98 - $41.95 Hourly
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Overtime Eligibile:
No
Job Posting Date Range:
07/06/2026 - Until Filled
Job Summary:
WHO MAY APPLY: This recruitment is open to all applicants meeting the minimum requirements. Priority consideration will be given to Spokane County employees in a position covered by the 690 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
The position allocated to this class is responsible to the Road Maintenance & Operations Administrator, or a designee, for identifying training needs and working with the Road Maintenance & Operations Supervisors. This position develops and implements personnel training programs for the Public Works Roads Division. Position works with the Road Maintenance & Operations Administrator and the Road Maintenance & Operations Assistant Manager in planning, organizing, directing, assigning and administering all road maintenance technical personnel training.
Job Description:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Develops and implements needed training courses; acts as the instructor and/or obtains an instructor; provides individual follow-up assistance to trainees.
- Creates presentations utilizing graphs, charts, spreadsheets and PowerPoints.
- Plans, organizes, coordinates and schedules the use of outside training programs which will enhance or develop the required technical skill of employees; identifies sources of outside professional/technical training coordinating training with numerous outside entities and vendors for departmental personnel; develops training contracts and monitors contract compliance.
- Establishes, maintains and coordinates a training library specific to the Roads department.
- Collects and analyzes department training statistics and data.
- Establishes divisional database, coordinates, maintains, monitors and tracks all training and certification programs in the database, assigned personnel's current status and expiration dates for operator licenses, certificates and cards.
- Determines effectiveness of training classes and procedures; documents all training activities; recommends and implements changes; maintains the training records database for the department; and maintains Training Database and PeopleSoft for department personnel.
- Work with Human Resources and Risk Management to Coordinate annual/mandatory training for personnel.
- Researches and plans training in the safe and proper performance of duties and operation of safety/personal protective equipment; and conducts classroom training during regular working hours.
- Implements specific training criteria for new and existing Fleet equipment, on-board material systems, operations and procedures utilized by the department.
- Develops testing procedures in support of equipment evaluation programs.
- Develops Power Point presentations, forms/handouts and supporting documentation using a variety of hardware and software programs for courses/classes.
- Researches and monitors regulatory training requirements that apply to employees of the Public Works Road Maintenance and Operations Division.
- Assesses operations, procedures, materials and training needs for operators, i.e.: Truck Drivers (Snow Removal, Sanding, Mag Chloride) Blade Operators (gravel road maintenance blading, ditching, snow removal) Backhoe Operators, Distributors etc.
- Develops criteria and documentation used for formal operator evaluations, as directed.
- Assesses training needs and assists and implements changes to processes and procedures as necessary.
- Research and reviews new products, equipment and specifications, demos new equipment, determines training needs and evaluates findings for acquisition of equipment and/or attachments.
- Performs other related duties as required/assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Associates Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Four (4) years of experience in road maintenance/construction field, which includes a minimum of two (2) years of lead and/or supervisory work experience in a road maintenance and/or heavy equipment work environment.
- OR any equivalent combination of Education, Training and experience ( six (6) years ) that provides the skills, knowledge and ability to do the job.
- One year of experience evaluating training needs and developing and implementing training programs preferred.
- Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class A with Tanker endorsement, at time of application and throughout employment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of department rules governing the use of vehicles and equipment.
- Knowledge of road maintenance operations and equipment procedures.
- Knowledge of training practices for adults, and of development and implementation of training programs.
- Knowledge of certain databases and record keeping functions necessary to perform the duties of the position.
- Knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and precautions.
- Knowledge of customer service techniques.
- Skilled in communicating effectively both orally and in writing, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
- Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with all personnel and supervisors.
- Skilled in consistently improve training needs thereby enhancing productivity and quality.
- Skilled in the use of computers and various hardware and software programs.
- Ability to develop training materials and personally instruct trainees.
- Ability to plan work, evaluate results, and make necessary changes.
- Ability to get along well with others and establish rapport with trainees.
- Ability to train employees in accordance with standards set down by the County or the Public Works Department.
- Ability to interpret and properly carry out instructions and general equipment maintenance techniques.
- Ability to anticipate and help identify operational and/or project training problems and develop and implement training needs to address these areas.
- Ability to deal with customers and co-workers in a calm, courteous and professional manner often in stressful situations.
- Ability to perform duties independently with minimum supervision.
- Ability to work outdoors under all types of weather conditions.
- Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
- Ability to operate tools and equipment in a safe manner.
- Ability to accept responsibility for work performed in order to reach organizational training goals.
BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS
All County employees are responsible for contributing to a safe and positive work environment, actively demonstrating the County values in their daily work and interactions:
- Respect: Appreciating and valuing customers, other County employees and County leadership by showing courtesy, friendliness and fairness. Communicating in a productive and professional manner.
- Accountability: Honoring and delivering on commitments by taking responsibility for personal actions and results; being a responsible steward of public resources and the trust County residents have placed in each of us.
- Integrity: Modelling transparent and ethical behavior and demonstrating it with honest and trustworthy behaviors and actions; leading by example and performing work to the highest standards.
- Innovation: Striving for excellence by actively pursuing opportunities for new and improved methods, procedures or technologies; fostering an environment of engagement and empowerment and embracing continuous improvement.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- The work environment is primarily inside, where the noise and temperature levels are moderate.
- Work is also performed outdoors; and requires occasional travel within the County, exposing the associate to weather extremes, various forms of precipitation and the hazards associated with travel on public roads.
Total Compensation:
$79,806 - $111,700 Annually
Total compensation is an estimate based upon base compensation, median retirement fund contributions, and current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates (including medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, and leave). The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices.
