Craft Trainer

Walsh Construction Company II; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Travel opportunities (nationwide)

Training & development programs

Job summary

The Walsh Group, Ltd. is recruiting a Divisional Craft Trainer - Concrete to support the Director of Craft Training and drive internal craft training programs along with external partnerships.

The role focuses on developing content, delivering training sessions in person or online, and mentoring apprentices and journey-level professionals while supporting divisional recruiting and training initiatives nationwide.

Qualifications

• Journeyman level in one or more trades (Carpentry, Concrete, Civil, Pipe, Structural Steel, Survey, Equipment Operation, or Mechanical/Millwright).
• 3 years mentoring early career craft professionals (apprentices/helpers).
• NCCER Craft Instructor certification or ability to obtain.
• Regular travel 50-75% to jobsites/regional offices; weekends home.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for Training Director for the Water Division craft training initiatives.
• Coordinate internal craft training programs and external Registered Apprentice Programs.
• Develop and deliver classroom and hands-on training (live, online, recordings).
• Support leadership training for foremen; craft training for entry and journey level employees.
• Mentor/coaching across craft professionals and assist divisional recruiting events.

Skills

Journeyman craft mentor

Bilingual (EN/ES) preferred

Leadership coaching

Education

NCCER Craft Instructor certification

Job description

OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking a Divisional Craft Trainer - Concrete to assist the Director of Craft Training with the internal craft training programs and external partnerships with Registered Apprentice Programs.

This position will support the career development of apprentices, helpers, and craft professionals through nationwide training and mentoring efforts and includes travel as needed.

As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.

There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:

• Challenging, complex work
• Creative and innovative problem-solving environment
• Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work
• Opportunities for growth, training, and development
• Flexibility in career path & progression
• Opportunities to work and live all over the United States

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Primary contact for Training Director for Water Division on all craft training initiatives
• Primary contact for all levels of craft professionals attending internal craft training programs
• Primary contact for apprentices enrolled in external Registered Apprentice Programs
• Assisting the Director with development of craft training classroom and hands-on content
• Delivering craft training classroom and hands-on content through live in-person, live online, and recorded sessions
• Assist the Director with development and implementation of leadership training for foremen
• Craft Training for entry level employees on construction basics (hand & power tool usage, print reading, construction math, basic rigging, construction safety) including assisting the Director with all session planning and coordination that is required
• Craft Training for journey level employees and above on advanced construction topics depending on Trainer's specialty (Concrete, Pipe, Steel, etc) to consist of specialty tool usage and installation techniques. This includes assisting the Director with all session planning and coordination that is required with jobsite teams, vendors, and guest instructors
• Employee mentoring and/or coaching for all levels of craft professionals (entry, journey, foreman).
• Supports divisional recruiting events, when possible
• Reporting responsibilities for career and training activities
• Assist the Director at divisional meetings and jobsites, to market and advertise craft training initiatives
• Assists in development of new training initiatives and programs
• Coordinates with other regional managers on training and development initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

• Journey level competency in one or more trades: Carpentry, Concrete, Civil, Pipe, Structural Steel, Survey, Equipment Operation, or Mechanical/Millwright
• 3 years of mentoring early career craft professionals (apprentices and/or helpers) as a Journeyman, Foreman, or Superintendent
• NCCER Craft Instructor certification, or ability to obtain
• Regular travel required (50-75%), to jobsites & regional offices, home most weekends
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
• Must commit to a 2 year rotation in order to qualify internally

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran

Salary Range Disclaimer

Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.