Construction Craft Instructor - Equipment

Company: Overland Contracting Inc (a Black & Veatch company)

Opportunity Type: Full-Time Staff

About the Role

As an Equipment Instructor, you will serve as an advanced educator and subject-matter expert, delivering higher-level instruction across a broad range of construction craft competencies. This includes advanced construction craft theory, complex systems, transformers, power distribution, troubleshooting, and industrial construction craft systems. You will teach in classroom, distance learning, and field settings, develop and enhance curriculum, mentor less experienced instructors, and support apprenticeship program operations such as enrollment, scheduling, progress tracking, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced classroom, distance learning, and field-based construction craft training.
• Coordinate and oversee training sessions for apprentices, journeymen, and site supervision personnel, ensuring alignment with program goals and site-specific needs.
• Teach complex construction craft topics such as advanced construction craft, distribution systems, transformers, and industrial construction craft systems.
• Maintain a professional, safe, and highly effective learning environment.
• Conduct thorough student evaluations and ensure successful achievement of course outcomes.
• Mentor, coach, and support instructors and new trainers.
• Design, review, and enhance construction craft curriculum and training materials.
• Recommend improvements based on student performance, field needs, and industry standards.
• Participate in accreditation, compliance reviews, and program documentation.
• Lead development of advanced training content and assessments.
• Support management of construction craft apprenticeship program operations, including apprentice enrollment, registration, scheduling, and progress tracking.
• Ensure compliance with apprenticeship regulations and documentation requirements.
• Manage Journeyworker and Apprentice Tracking to maintain ratio compliance.
• Maintain accurate training records, tracking systems, and quality checks.
• Lead training planning activities, including scheduling, content preparation, and communication with site leadership.
• Conduct NCCER construction craft training and maintain NCCER Instructor credentials.
• Deliver advanced construction craft and staff training on tools, processes, and procedures.
• Maintain accurate tracking of training completion for all personnel.
• Partner with program leadership to evaluate training effectiveness and implement improvements.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and direction to less experienced instructors.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain NCCER construction craft Instructor Certification.
• Extensive journey-level or technician-level experience in construction craft construction.
• More than three years of successful experience teaching in a vocational/technical construction craft program.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) for tracking, reporting, and delivering training.
• Ability to create, edit, and deliver digital training materials using presentation, document, and spreadsheet tools.
• Familiarity with virtual training platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx).
• Strong general computer literacy, including file management, digital communication, and basic troubleshooting.
• Experience using or adapting instructional technology tools such as projectors, smart boards, online testing systems, or content-authoring tools.
• Ability to work, communicate, and deliver instruction effectively in both in-person and remote environments.
• 6+ years of relevant experience required.
• Some related open shop and/or union experience required.
• Some Direct Hire experience required for Direct Hire assignments.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of field operations experience, including 5+ years at Journeyman level.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring trainers or leading training teams.
• Strong understanding of construction craft apprenticeship standards, regulatory compliance, and ratio management processes.
• Advanced certifications such as NCCER Master Trainer or equivalent discipline-related credentials.
• Proven experience in curriculum development, assessment creation, and enhancement of instructional materials.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple instructional and operational responsibilities.
• Relevant training experience in industrial or commercial construction environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (additional industry experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
• NCCER Instructor Certification and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong general computer literacy, including use of instructional technology and documentation tools.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move, and walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with job duties.
• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls according to a set procedure.
• Repetitive movement.
• Work above 5 feet in height, climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
• Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
• Work in typical office and construction site environments.
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based on manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.
• Work in cramped spaces and awkward positions.
• Work in very hot (above 90°F) or very cold (below 32°F) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Work in extremely bright or low lighting conditions.
• Exposure to distracting or uncomfortable sounds and noise levels.
• Work around equipment.

Travel

This is a high-travel role requiring a minimum of 70% travel to project sites, training locations, or other assigned work areas as business needs require.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurances.
• Disability and a robust wellness program.
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• Company-matched 401k plan.
• Adoption reimbursement and tuition reimbursement.
• Vendor discounts and an employment referral program.
• AD&D insurance and pre-taxed accounts.
• Voluntary legal plan and B&V Credit Union.
• Performance-based bonus program eligibility.
• 100% ESOP-owned company, empowering professionals to drive personal growth and share in financial rewards through stock ownership.