Heavy Equipment Trainer

About the role

We are seeking a knowledgeable and engaging professional to help develop safe, skilled, and confident equipment operators. In this role, you will design and deliver hands-on training that supports operational excellence, workplace safety, and consistent equipment use across a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and hands-on training for the operation of heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Assess operator skill levels and provide coaching, retraining, and performance feedback as needed.
• Develop, maintain, and update training materials, lesson plans, evaluations, and related documentation.
• Demonstrate proper equipment use, safety procedures, and pre-operation inspections.
• Support compliance with company policies, safety standards, and applicable regulations.
• Monitor training progress and maintain accurate records of attendance, certifications, and competencies.
• Work with operations, safety, and leadership teams to identify training needs and improve instructional programs.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements to instructional methods and content.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Experience training, mentoring, or instructing operators in heavy equipment or similar machinery.
• Strong knowledge of equipment safety practices, inspection procedures, and operational best practices.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals and groups of varying experience levels.
• Demonstrated ability to create structured training sessions and measure learning outcomes.
• Comfort working in field-based environments and around active equipment operations.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to documentation and recordkeeping.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with training programs, certification processes, or safety-focused instruction.
• Familiarity with a variety of heavy equipment types and operating environments.
• Experience using training assessments, competency checklists, or learning management systems.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with match
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Employee Discount Program