Operator Trainer - Construction

Kokosing Construction Company, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a skilled operator trainer based in Shippingport, PA, to develop and mentor heavy equipment operators for safety, productivity, and quality in the field.

The role focuses on hands-on training, coaching, and ensuring adherence to safety standards while supporting a local project. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years as an operator, union membership, and strong communication and leadership abilities, with knowledge of MSHA/OSHA regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma with at least five years of experience as an operator.
• Member in good standing of the Operating Engineers Union.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of MSHA and OSHA regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Train and develop new operators to improve equipment operation skills.
• Collaborate with experienced operators to keep skills current and updated.
• Build and maintain relationships with operators, mechanics, superintendents, and management for effective field communication.
• Provide management recommendations regarding operator placement for optimal fit and company benefit.
• Inspect equipment to ensure maintenance and safety procedures are followed.
• Ensure operators understand proper equipment processes and report deficiencies to supervision.
• Monitor equipment to ensure operation within rated capacities.
• Maintain relationships with Local Unions, trade schools, and skilled craft community to source qualified operators.
• Communicate needed repairs to ensure timely maintenance.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Basic computer skills

Dirt moving equipment knowledge

MSHA/OSHA regulations knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Operating Engineers Union member in good standing

Job description

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Train and support the development of heavy equipment operators for continued safety, productivity, and quality in the field *This individual's home base will be in Shippingport, PA, supporting a local construction project.*

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Minimum high school diploma with at least five years’ experience as an operator in construction industry.

A member in good standing of the Operating Engineers Union.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Basic computer skills
• Skilled in dirt moving equipment and techniques
• Knowledgeable in both MSHA and OSHA regulations and guidelines

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

Valid driver’s license and good driving record

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

90% of job duties are performed in the field environment.

About 80% of the time is spent observing and mentoring operators, 20% of the time is spent working with management, office associates, educators and vendors.

Please note: this job description is intended as a general summary of the position; however, the individual will be expected to perform any functions or responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time. The functions and responsibilities of the position may change over time, in special circumstances, or on an individual basis. This job description is not intended to limit or otherwise impact the work to be performed or assigned.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. Since 1951, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.