Heavy Equipment Training Instructor

Since 1914 Yancey Bros. Co. has proudly served as the authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer for Georgia, providing our customers with the highest quality sales, parts and service. From Caterpillar heavy and compact construction equipment to on‑highway trucks, we remain committed to learning more about our customers, offering equipment and support to keep up with their changing needs. This all starts with our greatest asset…our employees.

The Training Instructor develops and conducts programs to train employees and occasionally customers of Yancey Bros. Co. on the repair, installation, maintenance, programming, troubleshooting, diagnostics tooling, proper processes, proper methods and operations of machinery and equipment. The Technical Training Instructor will also instruct safety topics and other topics that convey the company Mission, Vision and Values.

• Confers with management and staff to determine training objectives and technical needs.
• Creates training programs / implements existing training programs – including / utilizing outline, text, handouts, tests, and laboratory exercises.
• Lectures classes on safety, installation, programming, testing, maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment – following the outlines, handouts and text materials.
• Demonstrates proper procedures being taught, such as programming, testing and repair.
• Observes class participants in the classroom and in the laboratory setting – answering questions and determining additional activities to ensure learning.
• Administers written and practical exams to determine understanding and competency; creates performance reports to evaluate learning.
• Facilitates / instructs at an expected rate of 75% of available time.
• Schedules and secures equipment, training aides, training location and classroom materials.
• Updates and develops training aids used in the classroom; deals with vendors.
• Administers written and practical exams and writes performance reports to evaluate trainees’ performance.
• Participates in meetings, seminars, and training sessions to obtain information / skill sets needed to retain competency in the training arena.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Training Manager.

• Participate in required safety program and work in a safe manner.
• Additional duties as assigned by manager.

To be successful in this position you should have a strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge of tools applicable to the position and the desire to learn. You should possess a strong sense of urgency and desire to provide superior customer service. The ability to take direction and work in a team environment is essential to this position as well.

• Level 4 Technician or above (equating to Yancey Bros Co Career Development Program)
• 5 years of industry‑related experience and/or training
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Great experience in at least 2 of the following:
  Machine/Engine Electronics, Hydraulics or Diesel.
• Skilled in ‘Basic’ computer applications – Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Acrobat and other applications associated with building or presenting course material or presentations.
• Ability to communicate through email – sending & receiving notes, attachments, meeting notifications and working with a calendar function.
• Effective use of Cat Systems (or ability to learn)
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Valid driver license.
• Occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
• Vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus – safety glasses are required in the shop.
• Verbal communication for extended periods of time.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, running diesel engines and outdoor weather conditions.
• Work environment noise typically moderate with occasional high‑level engine and work noise (hearing protection…