Craft Trainer

The Walsh Group; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group is seeking a Divisional Craft Trainer - Concrete to support the Director of Craft Training and external apprenticeship programs. The role develops classroom and hands-on content, delivers sessions in multiple formats, and mentors craft professionals across the Water division.

Travel 50-75% to jobsites and regional offices is required, with potential weekend home time. The position emphasizes leadership training for foremen, entry-level basics, and advanced topics aligned to

Qualifications

• Journeyman 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.

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).
• Craft Training for journey level employees and above on advanced construction topics depending on Trainer's specialty.
• Employee mentoring and/or coaching for all levels of craft professionals.
• 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.

Skills

Journeyman trades knowledge

Mentoring experience

NCCER Craft Instructor

Travel readiness

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

Division: Water

Job Category: Human Capital

Job Type: Full_time

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