Senior Underground Operations Field Trainer

** Discover a more connected career*
* At Dycom Industries, as a Senior Field Trainer, you'll develop, deliver, and assess comprehensive training programs for new and existing field technicians across a wide geographic territory, ensuring our decentralized teams possess the necessary technical knowledge, practical skills, and adherence to safety protocols for the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of underground telecommunications infrastructure.

** Connecting you to great benefits*
* + Weekly Paychecks

+ Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays

+ Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)

+ 401(k) w/ Company Match

+ Stock Purchase Plan

+

Education Reimbursement

+ Legal Insurance

+ Discounts on gym memberships,  pet insurance, and much more!

** What you'll do*
* + Assist in the design and development of engaging and technically accurate training materials adaptable for various training environments

+ Instruct technicians on industry best practices, company standards, and proper techniques for working with underground utilities and plants

+ Assess technician competency through written exams and practical evaluations, providing constructive feedback and necessary remediation while on-site

+ Deliver comprehensive, multi-modal training (classroom, practical lab, on-the-job/field) on all aspects of underground telecommunications plant, including trenching, excavation, conduit placement, cable pulling (coaxial, fiber optic), splicing, enclosed space work, and hardware installation

+ Coordinate all logistics around booking and scheduling with local site management to ensure training schedules are met efficiently across multiple locations

+ Adapt training delivery methods and schedules to accommodate varying local operational needs and crew availability

+ Maintain detailed, accurate records of all training sessions, attendance, technician performance, and certifications using mobile or remote platforms

+ Collaborate remotely with Training and Field Operations management to identify skill gaps and report training results and compliance status from the field

+ Champion a strong safety culture by training rigorously on OSHA and company safety regulations, particularly those related to trenching and excavation safety, enclosed space entry, and the safe operation of underground equipment

+ Ensure all training activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations, performing on-site safety audits during training sessions

** What you'll need*
* + To be 18 years of age or older

+ Authorization to work in the United States for this company

+ A valid driver's license and an excellent driving record are mandatory.  Class A CDL is preferred

+ 8 to 10 years of hands-on experience in Underground Telecommunications Field Operations

+ Proven knowledge of underground plant construction and hardware, with expertise in safe trenching, excavation, and conduit/cable placement

+ Excellent presentation and communication skills with the ability to train diverse groups of adult learners in unfamiliar locations

+ Prior experience as a technical Trainer or Field Supervisor/Lead responsible for mentoring across multiple sites

+ Relevant certifications (e.g., OSHA 10/30, enclosed space entry)

+ Experience utilizing mobile technology and remote conferencing tools for administrative tasks and reporting while traveling

+ Highly organized and self-motivated with the ability to manage a full training schedule and travel logistics independently

** Physical abilities & exposures*
* ** Routinely:*
* + Able to travel domestically (approximately 65-75% of the time) by car and air

+ Engage in standard office activities such as standing, sitting, and using computers for extended periods

+ Safely wear job-specific PPE including but not limited to eye, hearing, head, respiratory and safety-toed foot protection as well as appropriate high-visibility clothing

+ Physical ability to perform light to moderate lifting (up to 25 lbs)

+ Exposed to outside weather conditions as working environment shifts between classrooms, practical labs, and outdoor field conditions in various weather

** Occasionally:*
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