Technical Training Instructor

Foley Equipment • Topeka, KS

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About The Position

Foley Equipment, the authorized Caterpillar dealer for Kansas and northwest Missouri, is seeking a Technical Training Instructor to help empower employees through effective training programs. The instructor researches, plans, organizes, and conducts training to enhance workforce skills; develops instructional materials and evaluation tools; collaborates with departments on specialized training; and keeps courses current with technical developments. The role also schedules, tests, and certifies technicians on relevant equipment and requires travel for training and assistance at other locations.

Requirements

• Ability to interpret and apply technical documents, safety rules, operating procedures, and maintenance instructions.
• Positive, upbeat attitude and excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with a diverse customer base.
• Strong planning and organizational abilities to deliver structured, effective training programs.
• Ability to present and facilitate skills to engage and educate participants.
• High school diploma required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Experience as a professional technical trainer or educator specializing in diesel troubleshooting, repairs, and education.
• Previous experience as a heavy equipment technician.
• Previous experience in construction, automotive, or agricultural industries.

Responsibilities

• Research, plan, organize, and conduct comprehensive training programs to enhance workforce skills.
• Develop and distribute instructional materials, handouts, evaluation forms, and visual aids.
• Collaborate with other departments to deliver specialized training programs based on their requests.
• Complete required documentation and follow-up activities on time.
• Keep training courses up to date with the latest technical developments.
• Schedule, test, and certify technicians on relevant equipment.
• Travel for training and/or to assist at other locations.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) with matching.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Wellness programs with opportunities to earn prizes and cash bonuses.
• Holiday leave, PTO, and parental leave.
• Casual dress attire.
• Family-owned company culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED