Earthmoving Technical Trainer

Job Description

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.

• Work with Employee Development staff to plan, develop, and implement a comprehensive training and development strategy that aligns 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 to identify future training and career advancement opportunities.
• Develop a needs analysis to identify skills/competency gaps and establish measures to track progress. Design and execute innovative strategies to ensure the organization has needed skills and competencies to meet company business plans and strategy.
• Assist with developing, designing, coordinating, and implementing a company wide performance management system to evaluate employees, set future business goals, identify individual responsibilities and monitor career development plans.
• Provide consulting services to departments on non-technical training, analyze training requests, make recommendations and coordinate training activities with other departments and outside companies.
• Research, establish and maintain training vendor/partner relationships. Conduct cost‑benefit analysis to assess utilization of outside training resources.
• Design, identify, deliver, coordinate and evaluate seminars, workshops, courses and training.
• Develop curricula, programs and materials for training. Conduct personalized classroom technical training on electronics, hydraulics, powertrains, engines, emissions systems, ETC. Coordinate alternative training delivery methods such as computer‑based programs, web delivery and distance learning.
• Work with the Marketing Department to market Peterson University’s 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.
• Minimum of three years of directly related experience in employee training and development, preferably in a heavy industrial environment.
• Equivalent combination of education and work experience may satisfy the requirement.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

The California pay range for this position is: $ – $. Starting wage will depend on experience and education. Total compensation package is offered 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.