Heavy Equipment Training Instructor, Construction Training Academy

RS&H Talent Acquisition • Celebration, FL

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About The Position

RS&H is seeking a Training Instructor responsible for hands-on and classroom instruction in transportation construction trades with a specialization in heavy equipment operation (CAT simulator and field-based). This role will develop and deliver competency-based curriculum aligned with OSHA, industry, and workforce development standards.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a heavy equipment operator.
• Proven ability to deliver technical training and mentor learners in heavy equipment operation.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, transportation construction trades, and workforce development practices.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Excellent communication, coaching, and classroom management skills, with the ability to support diverse and at-risk populations.

Responsibilities

• Lead instruction in general transportation construction practices, emphasizing heavy equipment operation and jobsite safety.
• Develop CAT simulator curriculum, establish performance metrics, and track trainee hours across seven types of heavy equipment.
• Integrate simulator-based training with classroom instruction to reinforce practical skills and readiness.
• Guide daily classroom instruction, introduce guest speakers, manage classroom engagement, and provide expert input and coaching.
• Enforce safety protocols in compliance with OSHA regulations, project standards, and institutional policies.
• Monitor and document trainee progress; offer one-on-one coaching and intervention strategies to support certification and employment goals.
• Deliver targeted mentorship and personal development support for at-risk trainees to improve outcomes and program retention.
• Coordinate with staff and employers to support job placements, hiring events, and industry partnerships that promote trainee employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed