Technical Trainer

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc.; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-Average Industry Pay

Comprehensive benefits: medical/dental

401K with Company Match

Generous PTO & Holidays

Short/Long Term Disability

Growth opportunities

Paid Training

Family owned and operated

Health and wellness

Job summary

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. seeks a Technical Trainer to deliver comprehensive training to service technicians and customers, including safety and product maintenance instruction.

The role requires hands-on classroom delivery, development of training materials, and close alignment with company values. Responsibilities include MSHA safety training, OSHA compliance support, and frequent travel to branch locations and technical schools to ensure consistent on-site attendance and knowledge transfer

Qualifications

• Five or more years of heavy equipment repair experience.
• Proficient knowledge of engines, powertrains, hydraulics, electrical, and braking systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and various web-based applications.
• Ability to frequently travel to other branches, technical schools, and events.
• Excellent 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 how to properly repair and maintain the equipment, including Wirtgen products and all other equipment lines.
• Provides product and manufacturer training.
• Develops and delivers hands-on training in a classroom setting.
• Develops training materials and training practices that support productive adult learning.
• Delivers aerial platform safety training for rental and service personnel.
• Provides MSHA Safety Training for service personnel, sales personnel, and Product Support Sales Reps.
• Supplies OSHA Certified safety training for Customers as requested.
• Travels 70% or more to each branch to provide training.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Ensures consistent and reliable on-site attendance.

Skills

Five years heavy equipment repair

Excellent communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Travel to branches

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Who We Are

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. is a leading distributor of heavy equipment and cranes in the central United States. We are at the forefront of today’s construction industry growth and have several exciting job opportunities for talented, energized professionals across the region who want to join our #WeAre1KirbySmith family!

Technical Trainer Benefits

• Above-Average Industry Pay
• Comprehensive benefits package (including medical/dental/vision)
• 401K with Company Match
• Generous PTO Package/Paid Holidays
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Growth opportunities
• Paid Training
• Family owned and operated
• Health and wellness

Technical Trainer Position Purpose

Responsible for providing and participating in technical training, including manufacturer's technical training and MSHA Safety Training.

Technical Trainer Essential Functions

• 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 how to properly repair and maintain the equipment, including Wirtgen products and all other equipment lines
• Provides product and manufacturer training
• Develops and delivers hands-on training in a classroom setting
• Develops training materials and training practices that support productive adult learning
• Delivers aerial platform safety training for rental and service personnel
• Provides MSHA Safety Training for service personnel, sales personnel, and Product Support Sales Reps
• Supplies OSHA Certified safety training for Customers as requested
• Travels 70% or more to each branch to provide training
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
• Ensures consistent and reliable on-site attendance

Technical Trainer Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) years of Technical/Heavy Equipment Repair Experience required
• Must have 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 frequently travel to other branches, technical schools, and events
• Exceptional Interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills
• Valid Driver’s License

Technical Trainer Physical Requirements

• Pushes/Pulls/Lifts/Carries up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Physical ability to squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, climb, and reach overhead
• Must be able to work in extreme heat or cold and wet, damp, dusty, or windy conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises, hazardous materials, and fumes/odors
• Physical ability to perform maintenance on equipment for extended hours of time with continual mounting and dismounting throughout the workday
• Ability to adhere to personal protective equipment (PPE) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition

This is considered a Safety-Sensitive position.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.