Equipment Operator Safety Instructor

Gregory Poole Equipment Company•Raleigh, NC

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Conducts programs to train Gregory Poole customers in safety and proper operations of lift trucks and heavy equipment; will also be responsible for selling training programs and materials to customers.

Requirements

High school diploma with at least five years equipment operational experience and at least two years training/educating others on equipment operations; or a two or four year degree preferably in equipment technology trades, education or business with at least two years equipment operational experience and/or training/educating others on equipment operations.
Ability of read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers of GPLS.
Ability to add, subtracts, multiplies, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Valid state driver license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to use a PC computer and associated software to perform research, and communication.

Nice To Haves

Ability to distinguish color is desired, but not absolutely necessary.

Responsibilities

Perform theoretical/practical-using knowledge of adult learning. Presents prepared training programs to individuals or groups.
Confer with management and staff to determine operator training needs for internal and external customers.
Prepare training schedule of classes based on customer request and availability of training equipment.
Facilitate- classes on lift truck and heavy equipment operator safety and machine operation following outline and texts.
Demonstrate procedures being taught, such as equipment operations
Observe students operating equipment and answers' students’ questions.
Lead class discussion groups on safety and proper equipment operation. Manage conflict within a group, assures total and balanced participation.
Administer written and practical exams and writes performance reports to evaluate students’ performance. Analyze test data and reports the effectiveness of operator training.
Participate in meetings, seminars and training sessions to obtain equipment operation and integrates information into training program.
Assists individuals in determining their equipment strengths and areas requiring improvement. Works with individuals one-on-one to assess skills, knowledge and abilities. Help's market the total training package to external customer.
Identify areas in which operator training is needed to achieve targeted levels of performance. Measures current levels of performance against ideal desired levels of performance.
Ensures that people, equipment, and material are in place when needed.
Regularly and on time submit an accurate record of business expenses for reimbursement. Targeted for the 25th of each month.
Call customers Gregory Poole did training for in the past 3 years to sell them refresher training.
Negotiates price for all types of training in order to maintain a profit.
Makes cold calls to customers on the phone and with company visits.
Keep customers informed of training programs offered by the venders.
Effectively utilize all available technical and sales training offered by Lift Systems and its venders.
Maintain good customer relations.
Address customer complaints in accordance with Company Policy and advise management promptly of any situations beyond your scope of authority.
Maintain a professional and proper personal appearance at all times.
Properly maintain Company property.