Heavy Equipment Instructor
Fisher Industries•Phoenix, AZ
•Onsite
About The Position
Fisher Industries is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Heavy Equipment Instructor to join their team. This role is responsible for providing hands-on training and classroom instruction to Fisher Industries employees on the safe and effective operation of all heavy equipment. The company is a vertically integrated family business with over 70 years of experience in heavy civil construction and aggregate products, specializing in highways, bridges, aggregates, and large-scale infrastructure projects.
Requirements
- Obtain required instructor training and certifications
- Proven experience operating heavy equipment in industries such as construction or mining
- Proficient in CAT Grade and Slope, GNSS, and Tremble based systems
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a heavy equipment operator
- Comprehensive knowledge of heavy equipment operation, safety practices, and maintenance
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Basic mechanical skills and troubleshooting experience with heavy equipment
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a trainer, instructor, or mentor preferred
- Candidate must be willing and able to travel extensively
Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive hands-on training programs and classroom instruction, in correlation with set curriculum on the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of heavy equipment.
- Instruct industry best practices, safety protocols, and equipment maintenance procedures in correlation with heavy equipment manufacturer requirements/recommendations.
- Prepare lesson plans, training materials, and course outlines in correlation with set curriculum to meet industry standards and student needs.
- Assess students' skill levels and progress through practical evaluations, written tests, and performance reviews.
- Enforce safety standards and ensure compliance with OSHA/MSHA and other regulatory requirements.
- Maintain, inspect, and ensure the proper functioning of training equipment and tools.
- Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to help students improve their skills.
- Keep up to date with industry trends, new technologies, and regulations to enhance the training programs.
- Instruct operators on using grade control and other GPS/Guidance systems.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Drug-free work environment requiring pre-employment and random drug testing
- Subject to background check
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
