Operator Assessor & Mobile Training Centre Driver

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation – we call it Aecon Proud .

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, and partnerships with Veteran groups, to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

What is the Opportunity?

The Operator Assessor & Mobile Training Centre Driver will support workforce development and safety excellence across project sites throughout the United States. This unique mobile role combines commercial driving expertise, equipment operation knowledge, and competency assessment capabilities to deliver hands-on training and evaluation directly in the field. As a key member of the Mobile Training Centre team, the successful candidate will safely transport and operate the mobile training unit, conduct equipment operator assessments using simulator and practical evaluation tools, provide coaching and feedback to workers, and help ensure consistent application of safe operating practices across Aecon’s diverse construction and infrastructure projects

What You'll Do Here:

• Safely drive and transport the Mobile Training Centre truck and trailer to Aecon project sites across the United States, completing required pre-trip, post-trip, trailer, and equipment readiness checks.
• Coordinate site access, parking, setup requirements, power needs, trailer positioning, simulator readiness, materials, and demobilization with project contacts.
• Conduct mobile equipment competency assessments using Aecon assessment tools, simulator technology, practical task demonstrations, and established standards.
• Assess operator knowledge and practical application related to pre-use inspections, 360-blind spot walks, safe entry/egress, controls and functions, safe driving practices, communication with workers/spotters, equipment shutdown, and task execution.
• Provide clear coaching and feedback to operators, supervisors, and EHS teams, including identification of competency gaps, conditional outcomes, and recommended follow-up actions.
• Support simulator-based learning and practical demonstrations involving equipment such as excavators, mini excavators, backhoes, telehandlers, skid steers, forklifts, elevated work platforms, and other programs as added.
• Support delivery of EHS training where equipment operation, safe method of approach, critical risk, energy isolation, electrical safety, or field execution experience is relevant.
• Maintain training/assessment records, attendance information, equipment logs, trailer issue logs, simulator usage notes, and related documentation.
• Identify field trends, recurring competency gaps, equipment-related questions, and opportunities to improve assessment tools, scenarios, and Mobile Training Centre delivery.
• Represent Aecon’s safety culture professionally when interacting with workers, project teams, clients, joint venture partners, vendors, and other stakeholders.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Valid Class A CDL, or equivalent authorization to operate a truck and trailer combination in the United States, with a strong driving record and ability to meet company and project access requirements.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience operating mobile or construction equipment in civil, utility, industrial, energy, infrastructure, or similar environments.
• Demonstrated ability to assess practical equipment operation skills, provide coaching, and document competency outcomes clearly and consistently.
• Working knowledge of mobile equipment hazards, blind spots, safe method of approach, spotter interaction, ground conditions, equipment stability, pre-use inspections, task planning, and safe shutdown practices.
• General knowledge of EHS requirements, construction safety practices, OSHA expectations, and field hazard recognition.
• Working knowledge of electrical safety principles, including basic energy isolation and lockout/tagout concepts.
• Comfort using simulator technology, tablets, training records systems, Microsoft Office, and basic troubleshooting methods.
• Ability to travel extensively across the United States and work variable schedules based on project needs.
• Operator trainer, assessor, NCCER, NCCCO, OSHA Outreach, CHST, CUSP, equipment-specific, or similar credential is considered an asset.

The expected salary range for this role is $95,000-$120,000 per year. 

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

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