Description
Waste Pro is seeking an experienced and motivated Technical Trainer to join our Waste Industry Technical Training team. This position is responsible for delivering high-quality technical training to Vehicle and Equipment maintenance personnel, technicians, supervisors, and other team members throughout the organization.
The Technical Trainer will provide both classroom instruction and hands-on training focused on the safe, efficient, and consistent maintenance and repair of heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to teach technicians with varying levels of experience while reinforcing company standards and The Waste Pro Way.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Deliver classroom and hands-on technical training to maintenance personnel.
- Conduct training in areas including preventive maintenance, air brake systems, DOT brake inspections, electrical systems, diagnostics, and other heavy-duty vehicle systems.
- Demonstrate proper inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair procedures.
- Reinforce company safety policies, procedures, and standardized maintenance practices.
- Evaluate technician knowledge and hands-on performance through testing and practical assessments.
- Provide coaching and constructive feedback to help technicians improve their skills.
- Assist with the development and continuous improvement of technical training materials and programs.
- Maintain accurate training, attendance, testing, and certification records.
- Ensure training areas, tools, vehicles, and equipment are maintained in a safe and professional condition.
- Work closely with maintenance leadership to identify training needs and areas for improvement.
- Represent the Technical Training Department professionally while promoting a positive learning environment.
OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Employees in this job classification must attend and participate in corporation sponsored training courses as assigned.
- Employees in this job classification are responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Waste Pro USA.
- Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong mechanical knowledge of Class 8 trucks and mounted equipment systems.
- Experience with preventive maintenance, air brake systems, electrical systems, diagnostics, Hydraulics, ADAS, AC and general heavy-duty truck repair.
- Ability to effectively communicate technical information in a clear and understandable manner.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and presentation skills.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety and proper maintenance procedures.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required.
- Travel up to 50% as required to conduct training at company locations.
- Previous coaching/teaching or training experience is required.
- Waste industry experience is preferred.
- Ability to obtain 7 Medium duty ASE Certifications within 6 - 9 months required
- Bilingual with the ability to teach and train in English and Spanish is preferred.
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