Heavy Equipment Instructor

AtkinsRéalis•Orlando, FL

17d

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Heavy Equipment Instructor to join the Moving I-4 Forward team in Kissimmee, Florida. This is a full-time embedded position focused on hands-on and classroom instruction in transportation construction trades, with a specialization in heavy equipment operation using CAT simulators and field-based training. The instructor leads instruction in general transportation construction practices, emphasizing equipment operation and jobsite safety. The role includes developing CAT simulator curriculum and performance metrics, tracking trainee hours across seven types of heavy equipment, and integrating simulator training with classroom instruction. The instructor supports trainee progress through coaching, mentorship, documentation, and intervention, while coordinating with staff, employers, and industry partners to advance hiring and job-placement outcomes. The required background is a high school diploma or equivalent with eight years of related experience, or an associate’s degree in a related technical field with six years of related experience. Compensation is expected to range from $36 to $40 per hour, depending on skills, experience, and geographical location. AtkinsRéalis describes its values as Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence. Depending on employment status, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability coverage, an employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, leave options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, an employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and eight years of related experience, or an associate’s degree in a related technical field and six years of related experience.
Proven ability to deliver technical training and mentor learners in heavy equipment operation.
Strong mathematical and analytical skills and a thorough understanding of the discipline supported.
Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, transportation construction trades, and workforce development practices.
Valid driver’s license with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Excellent communication, coaching, and classroom management skills.
Ability to support diverse and at-risk populations.

Responsibilities

Deliver hands-on and classroom instruction in transportation construction trades, specializing in heavy equipment operation using CAT simulators and field-based training.
Lead instruction in general transportation construction practices, emphasizing heavy equipment operation and jobsite safety.
Develop CAT simulator curriculum and establish performance metrics.
Track trainee hours across seven types of heavy equipment.
Integrate simulator-based training with classroom instruction to reinforce practical skills and readiness.
Guide daily classroom instruction, introduce guest speakers, manage classroom engagement, and provide expert input and coaching.
Enforce safety protocols in compliance with OSHA regulations, project standards, and institutional policies.
Monitor and document trainee progress, and provide one-on-one coaching and intervention strategies to support certification and employment goals.
Provide targeted mentorship and personal development support for at-risk trainees to improve outcomes and program retention.
Coordinate with staff and employers to support job placements, hiring events, and industry partnerships that promote trainee employment.