Heavy Equipment Technical Trainer | Hands-On & MSHA Safety

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. - Lubbock, TX; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-Average Industry Pay

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401K with Company Match

PTO and Holidays

Disability insurance

Growth opportunities

Paid Training

Family owned and operated

Health and wellness

Job summary

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. - Lubbock, TX is seeking a Technical Trainer to deliver and develop hands-on and classroom training for service technicians and customers across branches.

The role emphasizes product expertise, safety training, and creating practical training materials. The position requires five years of heavy equipment repair experience, strong knowledge of engines and hydraulics, and frequent travel to multiple sites and events.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of Technical/Heavy Equipment Repair experience required.
• Proficient knowledge of engines, powertrains, hydraulics, electrical, and braking systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and various web-based applications.
• Ability to travel frequently to other branches, technical schools, and events.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and supports the Kirby Smith vision and core values of One Mission, One Team, One Plan, One Goal.
• Acts as product expert to provide training to service technicians and customers on equipment, including Wirtgen products and other lines.
• Provides product and manufacturer training.
• Develops and delivers hands‑on training in a classroom setting.
• Develops training materials and practices that support productive adult learning.
• Delivers aerial platform safety training for rental and service personnel.
• Provides MSHA safety training for service, sales, and Product Support Reps.
• Supplies OSHA certified safety training for customers as requested.
• Travels 70% or more to each branch to provide training.
• Performs other duties as assigned and ensures on-site attendance.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Engines

Powertrains

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Braking systems

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. - Lubbock, TX is seeking a Technical Trainer to deliver and develop hands-on and classroom training for service technicians and customers across branches.

The role emphasizes product expertise, safety training, and creating practical training materials. The position requires five years of heavy equipment repair experience, strong knowledge of engines and hydraulics, and frequent travel to multiple sites and events.