Heavy Equipment Operator Trainer (Field-Based)

Kokosing, Inc.; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokosing, Inc. in Ohio seeks a trainer to develop and support the next generation of heavy equipment operators in the field, emphasizing safety, productivity, and quality.

The role involves hands-on mentoring on real job sites, with a focus on teaching proper equipment operation and processes. You will work with experienced operators to keep skills current, build strong relationships across operators, mechanics, superintendents, and management, and recommend operator placements to optimize

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma with at least five years' experience as an operator in construction industry.
• Amember in good standing of the Operating Engineers Union.

Responsibilities

• Provide training to new operators to develop and improve their equipment operation skills and add value to their trade.
• Work with experienced operators to keep their equipment operating skills and training up-to-date and maintain their awareness of new techniques and methods
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with all operators, mechanics, superintendents, and management to facilitate effective communication and coordination within the field operations.
• Provide management recommendations regarding the placement of operators to ensure best fit to benefit the company and the operator
• Inspect equipment to ensure proper maintenance and safety procedures.
• Ensure the operator understands proper equipment processes and bring any deficiencies or concerns to the attention of the proper supervisor.
• Monitor equipment used to ensure it is operated within its rated capacities
• Maintain a good working relationship with Local Unions, trade schools, and skilled craft community to find and hire the most qualified operator candidates for Kokosing.
• Communicate needed repairs to ensure repair in a timely manner.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma

Operating Engineers Union member

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Kokosing, Inc. in Ohio seeks a trainer to develop and support the next generation of heavy equipment operators in the field, emphasizing safety, productivity, and quality.

The role involves hands-on mentoring on real job sites, with a focus on teaching proper equipment operation and processes. You will work with experienced operators to keep skills current, build strong relationships across operators, mechanics, superintendents, and management, and recommend operator placements to optimize