Earthmoving Technical Trainer

Peterson Cat has a need for an experienced Earthmoving Technical Trainer at our Hillsboro, OR and San Leandro, CA locations.

The Technical Trainer provides a comprehensive technical employee learning and development program that enhances knowledge, skills, and performance of technical employees, the Peterson organization and Peterson customers. The Trainer analyzes, researches, develops and designs, organizes and implements and conducts training programs. The Technical Trainer champions a continuous learning environment.

Technical Employees Development Plans

Work with Employee Development staff to plan, develop, and implement a comprehensive training and development strategy for the Company that is consistent with the Company’s core values. Conduct learning needs assessments to identify individual, departmental, divisional and organizational training opportunities. Work with Managers to define minimum skill proficiencies for technical positions and develop a process for evaluating incumbents for the purpose of identifying future training and career advancement opportunities.

Technical Curricula Development

Develop a needs analysis to identify skills/competency gaps and establishes measures to track progress. Develop and execute innovative strategies to ensure the organization has the necessary skills and competencies to meet company business plans and strategy. Assist with develop, design, coordination and implement a company wide performance management system used to evaluate employees work performance, establish future business goals, identify individual responsibilities and monitor an employee’s individual career development plan.

Provide consulting services to departments in all aspects of non-technical training and analyzes training requests. Make recommendations to the appropriate Manager and coordinate training activities with other departments and outside companies. Research, establish and maintain training vendor/partner relationships with other training agencies. Conduct cost-benefit analysis to assess utilization of outside training resources. Establish a process for designing, identifying, delivering, coordinating, and evaluating seminars, workshops, courses, and training.

Technical Skills Training

Develop curricula, programs, and materials for training. Conduct personalized classroom technical training, product specific and system specific such as electronics, hydraulics, powertrains, engines, emissions systems, ETC. Coordinate alternative training delivery methods such as computer-based training programs, web deliverable training programs and distance learning programs for company wide learning programs.

Peterson University Marketing

Work with the Peterson Marketing Department to market Peterson Universities’ training services to customers and Cat dealers. Operate company or personal vehicle as needed.

Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited college in a closely related field; and a minimum of three years of directly related experience in employee training and development, preferably in a heavy industrial environment. An equivalent combination of education and work experience can be used to meet this requirement. Maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

The California pay range for this position is: $ - $ (Starting wage will depend on experience and education. We also offer a total compensation package in addition to base salary.)

Peterson Tractor Co. is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. A drug screen and background check is required.