Technical Trainer

TCAT Div of Toromont Industries Ltd; Bradford West Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Toromont Cat is seeking a Technical Training Instructor to identify training needs for internal and external customers and to develop and present courses. This role travels to customer sites and branches to ensure the workforce remains skilled and prepared for safe, efficient repairs.

You will stay current with Cat equipment, work with teams across service, apprenticeship coordination, and sales to align training with demand.

Qualifications

• College diploma in Heavy Equipment, Truck and Coach or equivalent.
• Provincial Heavy Equipment Certification or Mechanics license.
• At least 5 years diagnosing, troubleshooting and repairing Caterpillar equipment.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Caterpillar Service Software.

Responsibilities

• Develop, schedule and present Cat product line training for customers and technicians.
• Stay current with Cat machines through self-study and formal training as required.
• Coordinate with Service Training Instructors, Apprenticeship Training Coordinator, shop Supervisors, PSMs and sales staff.
• Schedule and manage training department classrooms, training bay, tools, and equipment.
• Prepare evaluations and reports and provide feedback to service leadership on technician development.
• Perform other duties as delegated by the Service Training Supervisor.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

College diploma in Heavy Equipment, Truck and Coach or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Caterpillar Service Software

Job description

A Technical Training Instructor is responsible for identifying training requirements for both internal and external customers related to the Caterpillar product line. The instructor must then schedule, develop and present all the necessary courses, traveling to customer sites or branches as required to ensure continued development of Toromont’s and our customers workforce. Working both independently and as a team player, ensure Toromont and our customers technical support staff are well prepared to execute safe, efficient, professional, and comprehensive repairs.

Pay Type

Full Time, Permanent

Compensation

$86,00.00 to $96,000.00

The listed base salary is just one component of our total rewards package, and performance-based or discretionary bonuses may be available

As a Technical Training Instructor, YOU will experience:

• Working within one of the safest organizations in the industry where your safety and well-being are our most important priority
• Working for the best in class equipment dealer and with the premium Caterpillar brand
• Opportunities to continuously Learn, Grow and Develop
• Competitive total rewards including: wages, benefits, and premiums (as eligible)

In a typical day, YOU will:

• Develop, schedule and present training courses and seminars related to Cat’s machine product line for customers and technicians.
• Remain current with the Cat machine product line through both self-development and formal training as required in order to stay up to date with ever changing technology.
• Communicate on an ongoing basis with the other Service Training Instructors, the Apprenticeship Training Coordinator,
• Shop Supervisors, PSM’s, sales personnel and customers to identify training requirements and develop/maintain course schedules.
• Schedule, utilize and maintain the training departments classrooms, training bay, tools, projectors and equipment to ensure sound management of our resources.
• Perform training department administrative tasks, including preparing evaluations and reports and providing feedback to service leadership on technician development.
• Perform other duties as delegated by the Service Training Supervisor.

Must-haves for this role:

• College diploma in Heavy Equipment, Truck and Coach or equivalent training and experience.
• Provincial Heavy Equipment Certification, Mechanics license or equivalent.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience diagnosing, troubleshooting and repairing Caterpillar equipment, preferably with experience as lead hand, field service technician or other higher profile position.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Comprehensive computer skills including Microsoft Office applications and Caterpillar Service Software

About Toromont Cat

With over 4,000 employees and 56 locations from Manitoba to Newfoundland, Toromont Cat has a proven track record, industry knowledge, dealership infrastructure, and service mindset to ensure our Construction, Mining, and Power Generation customers succeed. At Toromont Cat, work is built around people's strengths, our products, technology and an outstanding customer experience and through our strong partnership with Caterpillar ™,Toromont Cat takes care of our employees who take care of our customers! When you join our team, you become a member of the Toromont family. Your success is our success!

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