Field Trainer

AWP Safety • Dallas, TX

1d • $60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Field Trainer provides leadership, coaching, and guidance to employees while supporting operational excellence, safety compliance, and customer satisfaction. The role partners closely with facility management to support AWP's core values and mission of protecting customers' people, business, and time.

The Field Trainer conducts new-hire, recurrent, and compliance-related training; performs job site inspections; coaches employees on safe work practices; and ensures work zones are installed in accordance with company standards and applicable local, state, and federal regulations. The role also supports employee development, customer engagement, and continuous improvement within the operation.

This position involves frequent outdoor field work and exposure to weather, exhaust, moving vehicles, and active construction zones. Work hours can vary with business and staffing needs; the typical workweek is 40–50 hours, including occasional weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• At least two years (4,000 hours) of work-zone temporary traffic-control experience.
• ATSSA Flagger Certification.
• ATSSA Traffic Control Technician (TCT) Certification.
• Current ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) Certificate.
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to complete detailed documentation accurately.
• Ability to collect, organize, and analyze data regularly.
• Strong motivational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage teams and use effective team-building techniques.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and customer relationship management (CRM) systems, including PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to follow safe work practices and all company safety policies.
• Valid driver's license and driving record free of suspension or revocation.
• Ability to work safely in loud environments and under changing, sometimes adverse, field conditions.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds; stand, walk, and perform strenuous physical labor for extended periods; and maintain good manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or bachelor's degree.
• Five years (10,000 hours) of work-zone temporary traffic-control experience is strongly preferred.
• ATSSA Flagger Certification score of 90% or higher preferred.
• ATSSA TCT Certification score of 90% or higher preferred.
• ATSSA TCS Certification score of 90% or higher preferred.
• One or more years of management or supervisory experience.
• Teaching, training, coaching, or presentation experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all required traffic control, safety, supervisor, and instructor credentials.
• Conduct new-hire onboarding, recurring training, and skills-development programs for employees.
• Perform regular job site inspections using established audit and inspection tools to verify compliance with company policies, safety standards, and traffic-control requirements.
• Ensure employees work safely, follow proper procedures, and receive required breaks.
• Verify work zones are installed and maintained in accordance with company and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Build positive working relationships with employees and customers during site visits.
• Support facility compliance initiatives and ensure company safety requirements are consistently met.
• Protect employees, customers, company assets, and the public by promoting and enforcing safe work practices.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and assist in developing corrective and preventative actions.
• Monitor and track utilization of personnel, equipment, and project resources.
• Coach and develop employees on traffic-control standards, safety expectations, and company policies.
• Provide constructive feedback to employees and management regarding performance, training needs, safety compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Assist management with performance improvement efforts and disciplinary processes when necessary.
• Lead and facilitate team meetings, training sessions, and toolbox talks.
• Attend and participate in customer safety meetings, pre-construction meetings, and project-planning discussions.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships while supporting operational and business objectives.
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and promptly while delivering customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package with three medical plan options and two dental plan options.
• Additional coverage options, including Legal & Identity Protection, Accident, and Critical Illness insurance.
• Benefits eligibility begins on the first day of the month following the date of hire.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and company-recognized paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree