Heavy Equipment Operator Instructor​/Trainer

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.

• 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.

• 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.