Technical Training Instructor

Cashman Equipment Co.; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cashman Equipment Co. in Elko, NV seeks an experienced Training Specialist to design and deliver formal training programs for Caterpillar and Allied products. The role focuses on producing high-quality curricula that align with Empire Training Institute standards.

You will administer exams, maintain progress records, and work with internal teams and clients to tailor courses while upholding safety policies.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to design and deliver instructional programs.
• Experience delivering training to internal and external clients.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to enforce safety during training.
• Ability to administer exams and provide detailed evaluation reports.
• Excellent documentation and record-keeping for training sessions.
• Relationship building with employees, suppliers and client personnel.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver instructional programs to enhance employee productivity, safety and increase profitability.
• Design and deliver specialized training curriculum for internal and external client needs.
• Deliver lectures following lesson plans to meet course objectives.
• Maintain safety for participants and equipment at all times.
• Administer written and practical exams, and submit trainee evaluations.
• Submit course documentation within 2 work days of completion.
• Maintain relationships with Empire personnel, Caterpillar contacts and client personnel.
• Develop customer courses to meet training needs across fields.
• Perform duties safely and in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain training facility, library and materials.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Planning & organizing

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred (HR, communications, business)

Proof of current valid driver’s license

5+ years heavy equipment industry experience

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Deliver assigned formal training programs to support the Empire organization and its client base as a value-added option for Caterpillar and Allied products. Provide quality training programs that meet or exceed the Empire Training Institute established standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Design and deliver instructional programs to enhance employee productivity, safety and increase profitability.
• Design and deliver specialized training curriculum to meet both internal and external client needs.
• Deliver class lectures following assigned lesson plans to meet and or exceed course performance objectives.
• Courses to be delivered with a strict adherence to safety for the participants and equipment at all times.
• Administer written and practical exams, and submit evaluation reports on the trainees’ performance.
• Ensure all documentation for each course is submitted within 2 work days of course completion.
• Assist in maintaining relationships with company employees, Caterpillar contacts and client personnel.
• Assist in developing customer courses to meet clients’ training needs in various fields.
• Works safely at all times. Adheres to all applicable safety policies. Complies with all company policies, procedures and standards.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and maintains a positive working relationship with Empire personnel consistent with Empire Values and the corporate mission statement.
• Maintain training facility, library, training aids, tools and equipment.
• Responsible for all materials used to prepare and deliver training classes.
• Maintain class progress records for students attending training.
• Assist in controlling training cost and expenses.
• Assist in training, directing and mentoring instructors as well as students.
• Assist in maintaining eTRAIN content library.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including events and project specific work.
• Work within, promote and demonstrate corporate values.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must have intermediate computer skills.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate with all level of employees as well as external clients.
• Must have planning and organizational skills sufficient to conduct training classes.
• Must have acceptable attendance to meet all company standards and requirements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Minimum of 5 year’s of experience in a heavy equipment industry (preferred).
• Minimum of 5 year’s of experience in course delivery.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (HR, communications, business, or similar).
• Proof of current valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write) in English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit, use hands, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop and kneel.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually office moderate.