Mobile Equipment Trainer

Vulcan Materials Company•Jurupa Valley, CA

7d•$135,000 - $145,000

About The Position

The Mobile Equipment Trainer develops and delivers training programs for the safe and efficient operation of mobile heavy equipment. The role develops training materials, conducts classroom and practical training, assesses operator competency, maintains training records, and supports operators in improving their skills. The trainer works with plant and operations management to identify training needs, improve equipment utilization and operator efficiency, and maintain safe operating practices. The position also conducts mobile equipment efficiency reviews and collaborates with plant supervision and other operational support groups to improve productivity and safety. The home base is flexible in California or Arizona, with travel throughout the division, including California, Arizona, and New Mexico. Approximately 75% travel is required, including overnight travel and extended hours, sometimes on short notice.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent required.
Three to five years of experience operating, maintaining, or supervising off-highway equipment.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with trainees, supervisors, and other relevant personnel.
Ability to prepare training materials for classroom and practical on-site settings.
Ability to create in-house technical training modules.
Ability to collaborate with other trainers to assess and address individual trainee needs.
Excellent record-keeping skills.
Basic computer software knowledge.
Knowledge of off-highway aggregate equipment, operations, and mining techniques.
Teaching abilities, communication skills, and writing skills.
Current valid state driver’s license.
Knowledge of safety regulations for off-highway equipment.
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 75%, including overnight travel on short notice and extended hours.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment in and around mine operations.
Understanding of and compliance with Vulcan standards, including promptly reporting violations.

Nice To Haves

Some college education preferred.
A BS/BA in Business, Engineering, or equivalent combination of training and work experience preferred.
At least two years of experience as an off-highway equipment operator trainer preferred.
Knowledge of lifting equipment, man lifts, boom trucks, forklifts, and cranes preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist plant operations in identifying, training, and developing task trainers for mobile equipment operation, utilization, operator efficiency, and safe operating practices.
Assist in developing and maintaining training modules.
Maintain records of training conducted and submit reports to management on training activities.
Conduct classroom instruction and one-on-one equipment training at plant sites across the region, including task training, haul truck and loader operator training (HALOS), and Stockpile Management courses.
Work with plant and operations management to identify training needs and task trainers, determine proper equipment utilization, improve operator efficiency, and audit safe operating practices.
Work with Corporate, Central Region Management, and OEM Mobile Equipment groups to develop and maintain training modules.
Attend vendor classes and other training classes to stay current on changing technology, techniques, standards, equipment, and operator practices.
Assess operator competency and identify areas for improvement.
Conduct mobile equipment efficiency reviews and work with plant supervision to maintain productive and safe equipment operation practices.
Develop and update training for plant operations management and supervisors to help identify and maintain improvements in equipment utilization, production, and safety.
Work with operations management, Mine Planning, Drilling & Blasting, and other support groups to improve pit productivity and safety.
Deliver training in classroom and practical on-site settings.
Promote best practices and standards for mobile equipment, and coach operators as needed.
Follow Vulcan standards and promptly report violations to management.
Wear personal protective equipment when in and around mine operations.