Trainer

Description

The Trainer helps new and current construction employees build the skills they need to work safely, efficiently, and grow within the company. This role provides hands-on and classroom training for supervisors, operators and laborers, supports career development, and promotes proper equipment use to reduce costs and improve jobsite performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Train new and existing employees on equipment operation, safety, and best practices.
• Assess skills and provide customized training to improve performance.
• Help with hiring and promotion by evaluating operator and laborer abilities.
• Create and lead classroom, field, and online training sessions.
• Manage the Operator Certification Program, including testing and field follow-up.
• Work closely with field employees and supervisors to support development.
• Promote and teach safe work practices; participate on the Safety Committee.
• Understand company equipment, its safe and efficient use, and how to prevent damage or misuse. 
• Stays ahead of industry trends by using technology to enhance training and anticipate future needs
• Ability to tailor communication and training methods to suit different audiences, ensuring information is delivered in the most effective format.
• Builds strong relationships and develops peer leaders to extend the reach and impact of training throughout the organization.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

• Experience productively and safely operating various heavy equipment in construction.
• Strong understanding of earthmoving and construction practices.
• Skilled in teaching and coaching employees of different experience levels.
• Clear communicator, both in writing and in person.
• Patient, professional, and a team player.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving and people skills.
• Able to recognize and develop employee strengths to help them succeed.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills, with experience delivering training to groups of various sizes in both classroom and field settings.