Heavy Equipment Training Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are:

From Georgia. For Georgia. Since 1914 Yancey Bros. Co. has proudly served as the authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer for Georgia, providing our customers with the highest quality sales, parts and service. From Caterpillar heavy and compact construction equipment to on-highway trucks, we remain committed to learning more about our customers, offering equipment and support to keep up with their changing needs. This all starts with our greatest asset…our employees.

What You Will Be Doing:

The Training Instructor develops and conducts programs to train employees and occasionally customers of Yancey Bros. Co. on the repair, installation, maintenance, programming, troubleshooting, diagnostics tooling, proper processes, proper methods and operations of machinery and equipment. The Technical Training Instructor will also instruct safety topics and other topics that convey the company Mission, Vision and Values.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Confers with management and staff to determine training objectives and technical needs.
• Creates training programs / implements existing training programs- including / utilizing outline, text, handouts, tests, and laboratory exercises.
• Lectures classes on safety, installation, programming, testing, maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment- following the outlines, handouts and text materials.
• Demonstrates proper procedures being taught, such as programming, testing and repair.
• Observes class participants in the classroom and in the lab setting- answering questions and determining additional activities to ensure learning
• Administers written and practical exams to determine understanding and competency. Creates performance reports to evaluate learning.
• Facilitation / Instruction at an expected rate of 75% of available time.
• Schedules and secures equipment, training aides, training location and classroom related materials.
• Updates and develops training aides used in the classroom. Deal with vendors.
• Administers written and practical exams and writes performance reports to evaluate trainees' performance.
• Participates in meetings, seminars, and training sessions to obtain information / skill sets needed to retain competency in the training arena
• Miscellaneous Duties as assigned by the Training Manager

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in required safety program, and work in a safe manner.
• Additional duties as assigned by manager.

Who We Are Looking For:

To be successful in this position you should have a strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge of tools applicable to the position and the desire to learn. You should possess a strong sense of urgency and desire to provide superior customer service. The ability to take direction and work in a team environment is essential to this position as well.

Education/Experience:

• Level 4 Technician or above (equating to Yancey Bros Co Career Development Program)
• 5 years of industry related experience and/or training
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• The qualified candidate will have great experience in at least 2 of the following: Machine/Engine Electronics, Hydraulics or Diesel.
• Skilled in ‘Basic’ computer applications - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Acrobat and other applications associated with building or presenting course material or presentations.
• The ability to communicate through email - sending & receiving notes, attachments, meeting notifications and working with a calendar function.
• Effective use of Cat Systems (or ability to learn)
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Valid Driver License.
• The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus- the use of Safety Glasses in the shop area is a requirement.
• Verbally communicate for extended periods of time
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, running diesel engines and outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but will contain instances of high levels of engine and work related noise (Hearing protection may be required and is provided).
• Travel to instructor training and customer on-site training may require overnight stays (not usually more than five consecutive nights).
• Travel to Yancey Bros. Co. sites and customer sites will be required. Some overnight stays may be required.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• Caterpillar Certified Instructor ( or ability to obtain) While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.

Values:

At Yancey Bros. Co, we are always looking to add people to our team who share our core values:

• Safety: We value the lives and health of our team and customers above all else.
• Integrity: We are ethical and trustworthy, demonstrate respect for others, and communicate truthfully and promptly.
• Teamwork: We work as one across our organization for the benefit of our customers.
• Excellence: We strive to be the best, continuously improving our customers’ experience and the solutions we provide.
• Sense of Urgency: We respond quickly to customer needs and hold ourselves accountable for results.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate the following values:

• Acting in a safe manner
• Exhibiting honesty and integrity
• Acting in a fair and ethical manner
• Team mentality
• Delivering quality results
• Embraces change / improvement
• Exhibiting superior customer service skills
• Exhibiting pride and ownership
• Working with a sense of urgency
• Exhibiting a winning attitude 

What We Offer:

Yancey Bros. Co. offers a full benefits package that includes aggressive compensation levels, technician tool allowances, full medical, vision and dental coverage, employee wellness programs, paid vacations and more.

  Competitive Pay Structure

• Competitive Pay
• Individual Bonus Opportunities Available
• Technician Tool Allowance
• 401k Plan Strong Company Match
• Employee Profit Sharing
• Financial Wellness Coaching

Employee Wellness Program

• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Group Life Insurance

Personal Time Off

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave 

Career Development

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training 
• Advancement Opportunities