Operator Training Specialist

Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, demonstrate agility, focus on customers and steward our resources.

About the role

In this role you will serve as a skills expert on Vermeer products. We’re looking for a person that has a fundamental knowledge of industrial equipment and jobsites to help us teach an ever-growing demand of skilled labor.

Responsibilities

• Work with contractors, industry partners, product support and training teams to determine product and skills content needs and expectations.
• Build training content that simplifies complex concepts by use of fundamental equipment and jobsite knowledge.
• Balance information, resources and deadlines to produce timely and impactful product training content.
• Use fundamental computer and application skills (such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.).
• Write short technical scripts that can be voice-over for educational videos.
• Structure in-person learning environments for skills training events that can be 1-5 days in length.
• Deliver training content to skills audiences in ways that are engaging and educational.
• Use hands-on demonstrations and simulation as needed to accomplish learning goals.
• Evaluate class participation/environment and adjust as needed.
• Provide student feedback through report cards.
• Monitor industry training trends and participate in team meetings to provide insights.

Requirements

• Associates degree and two years industry experience preferred.
• Ability to acquire a Class A CDL license.
• Fundamental knowledge of equipment and jobsites.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and public speaking.
• English language or bilingual with Spanish.
• Occasional travel is expected.

Schedule

Work Shift 1 - First Shift

Work Location

ONSITE: A team member’s day-to-day work is best done on a Vermeer campus. If work content can be occasionally completed at an offsite location, discuss potential arrangements with your manager.