Equipment Trainer

CoVolt Power • Dublin, TX

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About The Position

CoVolt Power is a leading utility-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) company specializing in the design and delivery of solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and high-voltage infrastructure. Since its founding in 2005, the company has built a reputation for de-risking project delivery and providing creative, integrated solutions that span the power and digital infrastructure sectors. Consistently ranked as a top-tier EPC, CoVolt Power leverages a mission-driven approach to safety and quality, delivering thousands of megawatts in renewable assets that support a more resilient and sustainable energy future for developers, utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and data center operators across North America. Position Summary: The Equipment Trainer is responsible for training, evaluating, and authorizing employees to safely and effectively operate construction equipment. This position plays a critical role in promoting safety, compliance, and operational excellence by delivering hands-on equipment training, conducting operator evaluations, and maintaining authorization records. The ideal candidate has extensive experience operating heavy equipment and a strong ability to teach and mentor equipment operators in field environments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience operating heavy construction equipment.
• Strong working knowledge of heavy equipment safety standards and operational practices.
• Ability to effectively teach and communicate with employees of varying skill levels.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous training, coaching, or leadership experience preferred.
• OSHA certifications or equipment trainer certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on and classroom training for employees operating construction equipment.
• Train and authorize operators on safe operating procedures, equipment inspections, jobsite awareness, and company policies.
• Provide instruction on proper inspection, startup, maintenance, operation, shutdown, and equipment care procedures.
• Develop and deliver refresher training and corrective coaching as needed.
• Conduct practical operating assessments and skills demonstrations.
• Authorize and certify operators based on company standards and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate operator qualification, authorization, and training records.
• Conduct equipment audits and reinforce proper Daily Vehicle Inspection (DVI) procedures.
• Assist with incident investigations involving equipment operation when needed.
• Oversee Equipment IRS Training for apprentice operators
• This role may be required to perform other duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned or as necessary to meet the needs of the organization and Equipment Department

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED