Technical Trainer — Heavy Equipment & Safety Training

Kirby Smith; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-Average Industry Pay

Comprehensive benefits (medical/dental

401K with Company Match

Generous PTO and Holidays

Short/Long Term Disability

Growth opportunities

Paid Training

Family owned and operated

Health and wellness

Job summary

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. is seeking a Technical Trainer to deliver comprehensive technical training to service technicians and customers across branches.

You will act as a product expert, leading manufacturer trainings and hands-on sessions to repair and maintain heavy equipment, including Wirtgen lines. The role emphasizes safety training (MSHA and OSHA), development of training materials, and frequent travel to multiple branches.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of technical/heavy equipment repair experience.
• Proficient knowledge of engines, powertrains, hydraulics, electrical and braking systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and 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 Kirby Smith vision and values; supports One Mission, One Team, One Plan, One Goal.
• Acts as product expert to train service technicians and customers on repairing and maintaining equipment.
• Provides product and manufacturer training; develops and delivers hands-on classroom trainings.
• Develops training materials and practices to support adult learning.
• Delivers aerial platform safety training for rental and service personnel; provides MSHA safety training; supplies OSHA safety training as requested.
• Travels to branches to provide training (70%+); performs other duties as assigned; ensures on-site attendance.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair experience

Engines and powertrains knowledge

Hydraulics and electrical systems

Braking systems

Microsoft Office proficiency

Interpersonal and communication skills

Valid driver's license

Willingness to travel 70%+

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. is seeking a Technical Trainer to deliver comprehensive technical training to service technicians and customers across branches.

You will act as a product expert, leading manufacturer trainings and hands-on sessions to repair and maintain heavy equipment, including Wirtgen lines. The role emphasizes safety training (MSHA and OSHA), development of training materials, and frequent travel to multiple branches.