2026 MAINTENANCE TRAINERS' SHOWCASE

WSTIP puts on an annual two-day conference for bus operator and workforce development trainers, but this year we're breaking it up. It's time for maintenance to have their own training event! Join us for this one-day conference where we'll network, learn from colleagues around the state, and have fun! The conference will take place on March 31st at the Tulalip Resort. If you're attending the WSTA Maintenance Forum, this will take place at the same location the day prior. Come hear presentations from your peers across the state addressing today's hot training topics. Registration includes meals.

7:30 – 8:00

Breakfast

 

8:00 – 8:30

Welcome & Introductions

 

8:30 – 12:30

EV Hands-On Troubleshooting Demonstration Including Accelera Diagnostics Training.

A portion of this training and demonstration will take place outside. Please dress appropriately for walking and weather conditions.

Sanket Mandhani

Technical Support Manager Cummins

12:30 – 1:30

Lunch

 

1:30 – 2:00

Find out more about the structure of C-TRAN’s apprenticeship program, including hours requirements and the different work processes.

Dakota will also discuss the different apprenticeships C-TRAN has for different departments.

Dakota Anderson

Assistant Manager of Maintenance Training

C-TRAN

2:00 – 2:30

 Steven will provide an update on King County Metro’s SWAT maintenance program.

 

Steven Phillips

Transit Maintenance Analyst

King County Metro

 

2:30 – 2:45

Break

 

2:45 – 4:00

Roundtable Discussion

William Snyder

Maintenance Technical Services Manager

Pierce Transit

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Maintenance trainers, supervisors, employees and anyone else interested in maintenance transit training topics. 

REGISTRATION AND FEES

Registration is $75. To register, login to WSTIP Learns. You can book a room at the Tulalip Resort using this link: https://tulalipresortcasino.book.pegsbe.com/promo?hotel=TRC&accessCode=WSTA26

For information regarding RTAP scholarships for this event, please contact Marianna Hanefeld at HanefeM@wsdot.wa.gov.

QUESTIONS?

For information regarding registration or workshop content, please contact Laura Juell (laura@wstip.org). Laura can be reached at (360) 786-5049 at the Washington State Transit Insurance Pool.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Please let Laura know if you do not plan to attend after registering. Cancellations made more than a week in advance will receive a full refund.