Safety Trainer

Sunbelt Rentals

Utah

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 89,000

Full time

4 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

Accident, Life and Travel insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Length of Service Awards

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals is seeking an experienced Safety Trainer to lead equipment operator and safety training across customer sites and branches in Utah. You will deliver instructor‑led, virtual, and private sessions, manage schedules, and ensure accurate training records in our LMS and systems.

With a minimum of five years in heavy equipment safety and a strong background in adult learning, you will mentor evaluators, support sales opportunities, and help keep all certifications current while

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Minimum 5 years of related work experience.
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 (10%–15%).
Proficiency in MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
LMS experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct equipment operator certification and safety training using instructor-led, virtual, and private sessions.
Publish 3‑month rolling training schedules on the LMS platform.
Provide private classes at Sunbelt branch locations or customer sites.
Maintain training records in Sunbelt’s systems for retention and retrieval.
Trigger wallet cards issuance within 24 hours of class completion.
Learn new adult training methods and courses for safety topics.
Maintain current training certifications 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 for local customers.
Coach and mentor Certified Evaluators in districts.
Assist District/Regional Managers with onboarding and training of new staff.
Advise employees and customers on safety issues.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Adult learning

Safety training

MS Office

Customer service

Organization

Travel readiness

LMS experience

Bilingual Spanish or French

MEWP

Forklift

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

LMS

MEWP

Forklift

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.

Job Description Summary

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

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.

Base Pay Range

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.

Benefits

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.

Paid Time Off

12-25 vacation days depending on years of service
5 sick days
6 holidays
2 half day holidays
2 floating holidays
1 inclusion day
1 volunteer day

Employer Culture & Inclusion

Sunbelt supports service members. Veterans encouraged to apply. A leader in the equipment rental industry, Sunbelt Rentals is constantly advancing the idea of how a company can best serve its customers, communities and the planet. With over 1,000 locations across North America and an expansive portfolio of products and services, we deliver solutions to support any job. Sunbelt’s extensive fleet exceeds and includes general construction equipment, industrial tools, pumps, power & HVAC, trench shoring, scaffolding, remediation & restoration equipment, and more. At Sunbelt Rentals, we place enormous value on the welfare and commitment of our employees as well as the superior level of service they provide for our customers. All our employees benefit from extensive on‑job training, which is amongst the best in the industry. Our advancement opportunities are why many of our staff remain with us throughout their careers. Sunbelt Rentals means diversity, teamwork, recognition for exceptional performance, and room to grow!

We are proud to offer the following benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan - US RRS Plan – CAN Paid Parental Leave Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement And many more.

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