Heavy Equipment Instructor: Simulator & Field Training Lead

AtkinsRealis USA Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Employer-matched 401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is hiring a Heavy Equipment Instructor - Moving I-4 Forward in Kissimmee, FL. The role combines classroom and hands-on training in heavy equipment operation, focusing on safety and jobsite practices.

You will develop CAT simulator curricula, track trainee hours, and mentor at-risk learners to improve outcomes and support employment goals, coordinating with employers for placements and partnerships.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver technical training and mentor learners in heavy equipment operation.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Thorough understanding of the discipline supported.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, transportation construction trades, and workforce development practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on and classroom instruction in transportation construction trades with a focus on heavy equipment operation (CAT simulator and field-based).
• Lead instruction in general transportation construction practices and jobsite safety.
• Develop CAT simulator curriculum, establish performance metrics, and track trainee hours across seven types of heavy equipment.
• Integrate simulator-based training with classroom instruction to reinforce practical skills and readiness.
• Guide daily classroom instruction, manage classroom engagement, and provide coaching and input from industry experts.
• Enforce safety protocols per OSHA regulations and project standards.
• Monitor trainee progress and provide one-on-one coaching to support certification and employment goals.
• Deliver mentorship and personal development to improve outcomes and program retention.
• Coordinate with staff and employers to support job placements and industry partnerships.

Skills

Technical training

Mentor learners

Mathematics

Analytical skills

OSHA regulations

Workforce development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in related technical field

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is hiring a Heavy Equipment Instructor - Moving I-4 Forward in Kissimmee, FL. The role combines classroom and hands-on training in heavy equipment operation, focusing on safety and jobsite practices.

You will develop CAT simulator curricula, track trainee hours, and mentor at-risk learners to improve outcomes and support employment goals, coordinating with employers for placements and partnerships.