Trainer $70,000-$80,000 Kansas City, Missouri

ELM Utility Services • Kansas City, MO

17h • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

ELM Utility Services is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status ELM Utility Services, with over 1,300 employees nationwide, is seeking a Trainer to join our growing team in Kansas City, Missouri. This is an opportunity to be a part of one of the largest and most respected companies in the utility locating industry. The primary role is to assist with training both locally and while travelling to other ELM territories. This position requires frequent traveling throughout ELM's footprint. Job time is spent in both the classroom and field environment with exposure to all field hazards. Occasional lifting of materials up to 50 pounds is required. Requires up to 5 miles a day walking at least twice a week. ELM is a great place to build your career while also offering excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Comprehensive understanding of underground utility locating.
• A minimum of 3 years locating of gas, electric, and communications is preferred.
• Must be comfortable in a classroom setting and working in an outdoor setting, walking significant distances each day in all types of weather, and dealing with all manner of field hazards.
• Must be able to manage a group of employees.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to work with people, possess a strong sense of safety culture, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Self-directed and possess problem-solving abilities.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, pass a pre-employment drug screen, and have an insurable MVR.

Nice To Haves

• Previous training/teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize, conduct, and assist in training classes for STAR, TEAM, and Customer-specific training both locally and while travelling to other ELM territories.
• Perform quality and safety audits both locally and while travelling to other ELM territories.
• Identify training needs, development of training and continual improvement plans.
• Assist and develop local trainers, including start-up operations.
• Maintain a favorable working relationship with all other company employees to foster a cooperative and harmonious working climate which will be conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity, and efficiency/effectiveness.
• Project a favorable image of the company to promote its aims and objectives and foster and enhance public recognition and acceptance of all of its areas of endeavor.
• Keep immediate superior promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance and take prompt corrective action where necessary or suggest alternative course of action which may be taken.
• Develop individuals for future advancement
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.

Benefits

• A company vehicle, fuel card, laptop, and cell phone are provided
• Paid-Time Off accrual (PTO) for Vacation & Sick Time purposes
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Voluntary Life & Disability, and Company-paid life insurance, FSA, HSA
• 401(k) plan
• Paid hands-on training
• Annual reviews with the potential for increases
• Bonuses for milestone anniversaries

What This Job Offers

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