Equipment Trainer

CoVolt; Elm Mott (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power is seeking an Equipment Trainer to advance safety and operational excellence across our field teams in Texas. The role delivers hands-on and classroom training, evaluates operators, and maintains qualification records for heavy equipment operations.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years operating heavy construction equipment, strong teaching and communication skills, and OSHA or trainer certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience operating heavy construction equipment.
• Previous training, coaching, or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of heavy equipment safety standards and operational practices.
• Ability to effectively teach and communicate with employees of varying skill levels.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• OSHA certifications or equipment trainer certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on and classroom training for employees operating construction equipment.
• Train and authorize operators on safe operating procedures, equipment inspections, jobsite awareness, and company policies.
• Provide instruction on proper inspection, startup, maintenance, operation, shutdown, and equipment care procedures.
• Develop and deliver refresher training and corrective coaching as needed.
• Conduct practical operating assessments and skills demonstrations.
• Authorize and certify operators based on company standards and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate operator qualification, authorization, and training records.
• Conduct equipment audits and reinforce proper Daily Vehicle Inspection (DVI) procedures.
• Assist with incident investigations involving equipment operation when needed.
• Oversee Equipment IRS Training for apprentice operators.

Skills

Training

Leadership

Teaching

Communication

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pile Drivers

Skid Steers

Forklifts

Dozers

Wheel Loaders

Scrapers

UTVs

Excavators

Backhoes

Compactors

Job description

CoVolt Power is a leading utility-scale EPC (Engineering,Procurement & Construction) company specializing in the design and delivery of solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and highvoltage infrastructure. Since its founding in 2005, the companyhas built a reputation for de-risking project delivery and providingcreative, integrated solutions that span the power and digitalinfrastructure sectors.

Consistently ranked as a top-tier EPC, CoVolt Power leverages a mission-driven approach to safety and quality, delivering thousands of megawatts in renewable assets that support a more resilient and sustainable energy future for developers, utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and data center operators across North America.

The Equipment Trainer is responsible for training, evaluating, and authorizing employees to safely and effectively operate construction equipment. This position plays a critical role in promoting safety, compliance, and operational excellence by delivering hands-on equipment training, conducting operator evaluations, and maintaining authorization records. The ideal candidate has extensive experience operating heavy equipment and a strong ability to teach and mentor equipment operators in field environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Conduct hands-on and classroom training for employees operating construction equipment.
• Train and authorize operators on safe operating procedures, equipment inspections, jobsite awareness, and company policies.
• Provide instruction on proper inspection, startup, maintenance, operation, shutdown, and equipment care procedures.
• Develop and deliver refresher training and corrective coaching as needed.
• Conduct practical operating assessments and skills demonstrations.
• Authorize and certify operators based on company standards and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate operator qualification, authorization, and training records.
• Conduct equipment audits and reinforce proper Daily Vehicle Inspection (DVI) procedures.
• Assist with incident investigations involving equipment operation when needed.
• Oversee Equipment IRS Training for apprentice operators
• This role may be required to perform other duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned or as necessary to meet the needs of the organization and Equipment Department

Equipment Knowledge:

• Maintain expert-level knowledge of construction equipment operation and safety practices.
• Train and evaluate operators on equipment including, but not limited to:
  • Pile Drivers
  • Skid steers
  • Forklifts
  • Dozers
  • Wheel loaders
  • Scrapers
  • UTVs
  • Excavators
  • Backhoes
  • Compactors
  • Other heavy equipment and support machinery

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience operating heavy construction equipment.
• Previous training, coaching, or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of heavy equipment safety standards and operational practices.
• Ability to effectively teach and communicate with employees of varying skill levels.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• OSHA certifications or equipment trainer certifications preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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