Equipment Trainer - Holt of California

Holt of California is proud to be part of the elite group of Caterpillar dealers worldwide. We sell and service a wide-variety of equipment Including Large and Small Construction Tractors, Forklifts, and Prime/Stand-by-Power Generation.

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN STOCKTON CA.

SUMMARY

The Technical Trainer is responsible for training our technicians to enhance their skill to meet the needs of our service departments on equipment maintenance, repair and operation. The Technical Trainer is pivotal role to meeting our customers expectations on providing quality parts and service.   This position is also responsible for mentoring our trainees to support their growth in becoming journey level technicians and developing training curriculum that supports the needs of the divisions and manufacturers to meet the long-term success of the Holt family of companies.   

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Development of curricula including creation and utilization of training aides, presentations, videos, components, machines and tooling
• Mentoring technician trainees to develop their skill
• Create lesson plans and schedules for training classes that meet the course objectives defined by managers and employee assessments.
• Work with Training Director, divisions / departments to develop individual training assessments, analyze training needs and evaluate results for foundational training needs of trainees.
• Assist with the development and implementation of apprenticeship program as required.
• Assist in the research and monitoring of training needs of trainees and make recommendations for alternative training techniques/initiatives.
• Use necessary training resources to conduct training classes as included in advance of and following training to effectively and efficiently coordinate and document classes.
• Evaluate accomplished training at the completion of each class
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Facilitation – Demonstrates capability to facilitate training, meetings and lead conversation
• Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to other views, gives and welcomes feedback and contributes to building a positive team environment.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively, edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively, able to read and interpret written information.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Accountability - Accepts responsibility for mistakes or problems; maintains ownership of assigned tasks.
• Attitude - Demonstrates a positive attitude and supports the organization’s mission, vision and values, such as honesty and integrity.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accurate - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Communication – Clear and concise, active listener, confident and friendly
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Adobe Acrobat

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

College Degree or Technical School Certificate and a minimum of 3 years industry experience and/or as a technician in diesel, automotive, construction equipment. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers.  The employee is occasionally required to walk.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

COMPENSATION

Wage Range $75,000 to $80,000 Annually

Wage depends on knowledge, skills and ability to perform the responsibilities of the job.

WHY WORK FOR HOLT?

Excellent company paid benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, 401(k), nine paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid sick time. Career advancement opportunities and ongoing professional development.

Holt is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/DV. Holt provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, all applicable veteran status or disabled veteran status.

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