Field Trainer 2

Flagger Force, LLC; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

401k with company match

Generous paid time off

On-site fitness facility

Paid holidays

Health savings account

Company paid benefits (long term-dis)

Job summary

Flagger Force is seeking a Field Trainer 2 in Scranton, PA to deliver hands-on and classroom training for field employees, promoting safety and quality standards while modeling company values. You will balance on-site coaching with classroom instruction (about 50/50), assess student performance, review training materials, and help develop junior instructors.

Occasional travel within 1-2 hours is required. A high school diploma and DOT qualifications are expected; MS Office skills and strong

Qualifications

• Expertise in hands-on field training techniques.
• Ability to identify and support student career development.
• Proficient in maintaining high student engagement levels.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly and manage time effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Steel toed boots or the ability to obtain prior to employment.
• Must hold all required Department of Transportation qualifications for assigned territory.
• Valid driver's license in accordance with Flagger Force motor vehicle record standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on training and classroom instruction to ensure safety and quality standards.
• Identify and support student career development and professional advancement.
• Maintain high student engagement with interactive teaching methods.
• Deliver classroom instruction roughly 50% of monthly assignments.
• Administer hands-on training for various courses with practical application of skills.
• Test, evaluate, and record grades; dismiss non-eligible students.
• Monitor engagement and learning levels across classes.
• Review training materials for accuracy and relevance.
• Identify potential instructor candidates and help develop junior instructors.
• Keep the classroom organized and maintain inventory of materials.
• Provide field on-the-job training about 50% of monthly assignments.
• Support BWZ checklist process and DRIVE program per protocols.
• Daily coaching and guidance for field employees.
• Submit BWZ checklists to Training team.
• Travel within 1-2 hours from home; overnight stays when needed.
• Represent the organization professionally to clients and employees.

Skills

Hands-on training

Student development

Student engagement

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

Steel-toed boots

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

The Field Trainer 2 is primarily responsible for both classroom and on-the-job training, coaching and developing the performance of field employees, and promoting the safety and quality standards of the organization. This role emphasizes field instruction mastery, student career development, and maintaining high levels of student engagement, all while acting in accordance with company values, vision, and mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert hands-on training and classroom instruction, demonstrating advanced field training techniques to ensure comprehensive understanding and application of safety and quality standards.
• Identify and support student growth by making objective recommendations for career development and providing guidance for professional advancement.
• Enhance and maintain high student engagement levels throughout various training classes using innovative and interactive teaching methods.
• Provide classroom instruction as needed, approximately 50% of average monthly assignments.
• Administer hands-on training for various courses, ensuring practical application of skills.
• Test and evaluate all students, record grades, and dismiss non-eligible students.
• Monitor student engagement and learning levels throughout various training classes.
• Review all training materials to ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Identify potential instructor candidates and assist in the development of junior-level instructors.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized classroom at all times.
• Responsible for the inventory of classroom materials.
• Provide field on-the-job training as needed, approximately 50% of average monthly assignments.
• Administer the external portion of the Basic Work Zone training process and ensure all aspects of training, including the DRIVE program, are completed in accordance with established protocols and timelines.
• Provide daily support, coaching, and guidance on best practices to field employees.
• Submit completed BWZ checklists to the Training team.
• Manage field employee performance, including on-site coaching to review proper site setup, required PPE usage, and answering questions.
• Work with Risk Training and Operations to identify field employees needing additional coaching and development on a weekly basis.
• Professionally represent the organization to clients, employees, and the public, whether actively working on a site or providing training or job site support.
• Assume field employee responsibilities when necessary and as assigned.
• Conduct, attend, and participate in various department meetings as necessary.
• Maintain valid internal training certifications through Flagger Force Academy.
• Assist safety personnel with the investigation of incidents.
• Collaborate with peers and managers to ensure alignment with Flagger Force processes and procedures.
• Travel within 1-2 hours from home frequently, with opportunities for overnight stays outside your home market if interested.

What Flagger Force Offers:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• 401k w/company match
• Generous paid time off
• On-site fitness facility
• Paid holidays
• Health savings account
• Company paid benefits (long term disability and basic life/AD&D)
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition and education assistance
• Employee appreciation events
• Giving back to the communities we serve through paid volunteer time off
• Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Expertise in hands-on field training techniques.
• Ability to identify and support student career development.
• Proficient in maintaining high student engagement levels.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly and manage time effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Steel toed boots or the ability to obtain prior to employment.

• Maintain valid internal training certifications through Flagger Force Academy

• Must hold all required Department of Transportation qualifications for assigned territory

• Valid driver's license in accordance with Flagger Force motor vehicle record standards

Preferred experience:

• One (1)+ year(s) experience with Flagger Force and/or similar traffic control knowledge

Flagger Force is an industry leader in traffic control. Utilizing robust technology resources and expertise, we support the nation’s infrastructure, utilities, and other service industries throughout the eastern United States.

Flagger Force provides a supportive work environment centered on our organization's values, vision, and mission. The leadership team believes that our most important asset is our employees.

Flagger Force is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flagger Force's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law

Education

High School Diploma