Technical Trainer 1

HOLT Group•San Antonio, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Technical Trainer I is responsible for delivering bilingual operator safety and equipment training programs for internal and external customers. This position supports workforce development and operational excellence by providing hands-on instruction, evaluating operator competency and reinforcing safe operating practices across multiple equipment platforms. The incumbent in this position serves as a subject matter expert in operator safety, equipment operation and compliance standards related to powered industrial trucks, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP), construction equipment and allied machinery. This role partners closely with operations, safety and leadership teams to ensure training programs align with organizational goals, regulatory requirements and company safety standards. This position is expected to consistently demonstrate: 1. Alignment with the company’s mission, vision and core values 2. Effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders 3. Commitment to continuous learning, professional growth and instructional excellence.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum five or more years of experience working with construction equipment required.
Must be bilingual in English and Spanish and capable of presenting technical content, conducting training sessions and supporting learners in both languages.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) to four (4) years of technical training or instructional experience are preferred.
Caterpillar Instructor Accreditation Program (CIAP) preferred

Responsibilities

Model and reinforce Values Based Leadership (VBL) principles and tools in support of the organization’s mission, vision, culture and leadership expectations.
Comply with all company safety policies, procedures and standards while actively promoting a culture of safety, accountability and operational excellence.
Facilitate all required monthly Powered Industrial Truck Training (MEWP, Forklift, Telehandler) for new hires at the San Antonio and Irving headquarters locations.
Develop and deliver technical and operator training programs aligned with HOLT CAT’s operational requirements and strategic business objectives.
Design, coordinate and facilitate classroom, field and hands-on operator training utilizing the ADDIE instructional design methodology while ensuring alignment with site-specific, regulatory and enterprise-wide standards.
Deliver operator certification and recertification training for powered industrial trucks, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP), construction equipment and allied equipment in accordance with company policies and applicable safety regulations.
Conduct practical evaluations, competency assessments and operational skill validations to ensure safe operating practices, technical proficiency and compliance with established company standards.
Evaluate trainee performance and overall training effectiveness, documenting results and providing reporting within established training cycles and compliance requirements.
Partner with operational, safety and technical teams to identify operator training needs related to policy revisions, procedural updates, equipment utilization and emerging technologies.
Provide professional coaching, mentorship and developmental feedback to reinforce safe work behaviors, operational consistency and continuous performance improvement.
Continuously enhance instructional, technical and operator training expertise to improve learning effectiveness, trainee engagement and long-term knowledge retention.
Maintain accurate and complete training records, attendance documentation, certifications, evaluations and compliance-related reporting.
Maintain dependable attendance and communicate scheduling adjustments or operational impacts to supervisory personnel in a timely manner.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support operational and organizational objectives.