Safety Trainer

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.

Texas

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 89,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision plans

401(k) Match

Volunteer time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Life and Travel insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Options

EAP

Length of Service Awards

Paid time off

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals is seeking an experienced Safety Trainer to conduct operator certification and safety training for customers and employees. You will publish class schedules, deliver private on-site sessions, and maintain training records with a focus on thoroughness and compliance.

The role requires heavy equipment knowledge, adult-learning skills, and the ability to travel up to 15%. A strong customer-service mindset and MS Office proficiency are essential; bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 5 years of work experience in a related field
Heavy equipment experience and certification (MEWP, Forklift, Earth Moving)
Broad knowledge of industry safety standards, practices, and regulations
Experience and knowledge of adult learning methods
Dependable, organized, motivated, and self-starter
Customer-service and ‘solutions’ oriented
Ability and willingness to travel; overnight travel may be required (10%-15%)
Proficiency in MS Office products, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Preferred bilingual in Spanish or French
Preferred experience working with a Learning Management System (LMS)
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct equipment operator certification training and safety training for customers and employees
Publish public training class schedules on a 3‑month rolling calendar
Provide private classes at branch locations or customer sites
Complete training records in Sunbelt’s systems
Issue customer wallet cards within 24 hours of class completion
Learn new adult training methods and courses
Maintain current training and equipment operator certifications
Provide Train the Trainer courses for customers
Optimize productivity by maximizing class attendance and scheduling
Sell and support the sales teams to close safety training opportunities
Create flyers and sales materials with Marketing support
Coach and mentor Certified Evaluators in districts
Support equipment practical evaluations for customers
Assist District and Regional Managers with onboarding and training of new staff
Advise on safety issues and standards to employees and customers

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

MS Office

Customer-service oriented

Travel willingness

Bilingual (Spanish or French)

Learning adaptability

Self-starter

Organized

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

LMS experience

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)

Job description

Join Our Team!

Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer's first choice in the equipment rental industry. From pumps to scaffolding to general construction tools, we aim to be the only call needed to outfit a job site with the proper equipment. Not only do we offer a vast fleet that ranks among the best in the industry, we pair it all with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our employees are our greatest asset, and although we present a comprehensive equipment offering, our expertise and service are what truly distinguish us from the competition.

We pride ourselves on investing in our workforce and offer competitive benefits, as well as extensive on-the-job training for all eligible employees.

As a highly successful national company, we are constantly looking for talented individuals to support our growth. If you are interested in pursuing a rewardingcareer, we invite you to review our opportunities!

Job Description Summary

Position Responsibilities:

Conduct equipment operator certification training and general safety training for customers and to a lesser extent, employees using various modalities; modalities will include Instructor Lead Training and Virtual Training

Publish public training class schedules on SBRs training platform on a 3-month rolling calendar basis to provide customers multiple class options for purchase.

Provide private classes to customers either at an SBR branch location or customer site.

Complete training records on a timely basis in SBR’s system(s) of record for retention and retrieval according to company policy.

Trigger the issuance of customer wallet cards within 24 hours of class completion.

Learn new adult training methods and courses to teach customers across a variety of safety topics.

Maintain current training and equipment operator certifications.

Provide Train the Trainer courses for customers.

Optimize productivity using various efficiency measures such as maximizing class attendance and scheduling.

Sell and support the sales teams to close safety training opportunities and grow the Safety Training business.

Work with the Marketing Support team to create flyers and other sales materials to promote the safety training offering to local customers.

Coach and mentor Certified Evaluators in their district(s) with a hands‑on opportunity to practice or to see how the practical evaluation is to be completed.

Support the Certified Evaluator team by providing equipment practical evaluations to customers who have completed the online equipment certification coursework and written exam.

Assist District and Regional Managers with the onboarding and training of new District Safety Trainers, Employee Trainers and Certified Evaluators.

Act as an advisor regarding safety issues and standards to SBR employees and customers.

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum 5 years of work experience in a related field

Heavy equipment experience and certification (MEWP, Forklift, Earth Moving)

Broad knowledge of industry safety standards, practices, and regulations

Experience and knowledge of adult learning methods

Dependable, organized, motivated, and self-starter

Customer-service and ‘solutions’ oriented

Ability and willingness to travel; overnight travel may be required (10%-15%)

Proficiency in MS Office products, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Preferred bilingual in Spanish or French

Preferred experience working with a Learning Management System (LMS)

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to bend, squat, crouch and/or reach and lift up to 25 pounds or more, as required by the job. Some Sunbelt jobs may require driving for long periods of time, loading, and unloading heavy equipment, performing work in extreme weather conditions including rain, wind or excessive temperatures and/or night and weekend work. All duties must be performed according to Sunbelt’s safety policies and guidelines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to comply with ADA/ADAAA.

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day.

Sunbelt Rentals is an Equal Opportunity Employer — Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran and any other protected ground

Base Pay Range: $64,790.00 - 89,086.80

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. Please visit https://www.sunbeltrentals.com/careers/ for more information on our benefits and to join our Talent Network.

Sunbelt also provides a comprehensive benefits package to its full‑time employees. This package includes:

Health, Dental and Vision plans

401(k) Match

Volunteer time off

Short‑term and long‑term disability

Accident, Life and Travel insurance, as well as flexible spending

Tuition Reimbursement Options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Length of Service Awards

You will become eligible for benefits on the first of the month following 30 days from your start date. Sunbelt offers team members the following paid time off from work, subject to Sunbelt’s policies (unless specified in a collective bargaining agreement):