Equipment Operator Trainer

Overview

"Training Today’s Equipment Operators for Tomorrow’s Success". The Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM), Chief Engineer's Office is seeking to fill an Equipment Operator Trainer position based in Kapolei. Under the general direction of the Driver Improvement Coordinator II, this position plans, develops, organizes, maintains records, and conducts a certified training program in heavy construction equipment maintenance and operation, and a special and new equipment certification program for the Department and other City agencies.

• Plan, develop, organize, and maintain records for certified training programs in heavy construction equipment maintenance and operation.
• Conduct heavy construction equipment operator certified training, including educational classes and hands-on training.
• Establish and maintain training timetable and keep supervisor informed of progress, evaluation, and accomplishments. Grade trainees during course, determine approximate number of training hours required, and certify trainee as qualified to operate specific equipment.
• Assist in coordinating with supervisors and others for availability of trainees, equipment, classroom, training area and specific jobs for the on-the-job training phase.
• Review training programs and make necessary changes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Will serve as a Disaster Response Worker during civil defense emergencies.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and more. View details about available benefits by clicking the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting the Honolulu benefits site.

Applications must be submitted online to be accepted.

Salary:
Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.

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At time of application, you must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

Equivalent to graduation from high school. Responsible work experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.

• Successful completion of an approved construction equipment operator apprenticeship training program;
• Equivalent training and/or experience of comparable scope demonstrating proficiency in the operation of various types and sizes of construction equipment, including cranes, large crawler-mounted bulldozers, graders, and backhoe and loader units.

Possession of a valid Hawaii State driver’s license reflecting the appropriate commercial driver’s license (CDL) with proper endorsements, as applicable; a current State Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). examination certificate; and a current Certificate of Fitness for Crane and Hoist Operator.

• At the time of application:
  Valid CDL Class A or B; and
• Current State DOT medical examination certificate.

• Certificate of Fitness for Crane and Hoist Operator.

• American Red Cross First Aid Certificate or equivalent.

To be considered for the current vacancy, attach a copy of your valid commercial driver’s license (front and back) and your current State Department of Transportation medical examination certificate to your…