United Academy Training Manager - Midwest Region

0001 United Rentals (N A), Inc; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

United Compassion Fund

Employee Discount Program

Career Development & Promotional Oppt.

Vacation Buy Up Program (US)

Early Wage Access (US)

Job summary

United Rentals, Inc. is seeking a Training Manager for the Midwest Region to lead customer safety training strategy and programs.

You will develop and implement region-wide training initiatives, manage the training team, and train internal staff as trainers while staying current with safety regulations and standards. The role requires 3–5 years of safety training experience, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and extensive travel (about 80%).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or related work experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience conducting safety training for equipment operators.
• Experience with train-the-trainer programs and safety education preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, EPA, NFPA, ANSI and related safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement customer safety training strategy for the Midwest Region.
• Manage customer safety training programs across the region.
• Lead the Region Customer Safety Training team.
• Train United Rentals employees as trainers for safety courses.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and certifications.
• Collaborate with Region Sales & Marketing and Safety Director to align training with strategy.
• Provide progress reports to Region management; identify cost-saving improvements.
• Travel approximately 80%.

Skills

Safety training

Train-the-trainer

Safety regulations knowledge

Sales collaboration

Leadership of training teams

Time management

Strong communication

Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Salesforce.com

Microsoft Office

Job description

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.

If you’d like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!

As a United Academy Training Manager - Midwest Region at United Rentals, you ensure the provision of effective safety training for customers. This training is vital as it generates revenue through United Rentals value proposition. You will lead the development and implementation of the region’s Customer Safety training, region strategy and design customer specific training programs.

**Candidates must reside in the Midwest Region**

What you’ll do:

• In collaboration with Region Sales & Marketing and Safety Director, develop and implement customer safety training strategy and go-to-market implementation plan for the region
• Manage customer safety training programs
• Manage Region Customer Safety Training team
• Train select United Rentals employees as trainers for various safety courses, ensuring adequate trainers are in place throughout each District in the Region
• Responsible for leadership of internal and external required safety training programs and other safety training as necessary
• Stay current with all technical and occupational safety laws, initiatives, and requirements by attending ongoing training and maintaining certifications
• Engage in sales strategy of the Region by partnering with Outside Sales team to present and report on training metrics, safety requirements, and sales growth opportunities
• Provide progress and status reports on safety training to all levels of Region management as required
• Continually recommend process improvements to administration on customer training, lowering costs and increasing program profitability
• Other duties assigned as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or a combination of college and related work experience required
• In select markets, bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience conducting safety training for equipment operators
• Experience conducting train-the-trainer programs and safety experience or formal safety education preferred
• Demonstrates mastery of a company safety training program and content delivery required
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Provincial occupational safety regulations including OSHA, FAA, MSHA, EPA and health standards such as ANSI, NFPA, NEC and other non-regulatory safety codes and standards
• Knowledge of MSHA requirements with associated training programs such as Aerial Work Platforms, Forklifts (Powered Industrial Trucks) as well as New Miner, Annual Refresher and Task Training as required
• Strong team player with the ability to organize, prioritize, handle time constraints and manage shifting priorities
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office suite
• Knowledge of Salesforce.com preferred
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Travel approximately 80%

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and procedures.

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and procedures.

_ Why join us? _

• Paid Parental Leave
• United Compassion Fund
• Employee Discount Program
• Career Development & Promotional Opportunities
• Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)
• Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)
• Paid Sick Leave
• An inclusive and welcoming culture

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United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email [e-mail] for assistance.

At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service—leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork—are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we’re ready to help you transition into a rewardingcareer.

_ United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, location, education, training, experience, skills, and ability. _