Safety Trainer- Heavy Equipment- CAT

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As a family-owned company under our third generation of leadership, we have built our business based on the principles of trust, integrity, and a desire to help our customers and employees succeed.

Since 1926, we've supported our communities by supplying equipment for critical infrastructure and commerce and by donating our time and resources to area nonprofits. We make smart investments in our company and continuously improve as part of our vision to be a trailblazing company that's built to last.

We're looking for hard-working, team-oriented professionals who enjoy working on new challenges every day. We believe our employees are the key to our success, and we're committed to providing a work experience that helps our team grow to their full potential.

Collectively, our employees work together to make a difference for our customers, our communities, and our company. Learn more about what it means to become a team member with Carolina Cat.

Summary

The Safety Trainer provides safety training and leadership in areas including but not limited to hazard assessment, lockout tagout, energy isolation, fall protection, crane & rigging, forklift, MEWP, blocking and cribbing, press tooling, driver safety, JSA completion, bay audits, and near miss reporting for internal workers. Training will be delivered both in person and virtually as needed. This position will work closely with the Safety and Training Departments to develop plans and scheduling to meet training needs. The Safety Leader will perform branch and jobsite visits as needed.

Essential Functions

Deliver in-person and virtual training classes across Carolina CAT's locations. Visit branch shops and Field Techs at jobsites to be a safety ambassador for the company.

• Evaluate learners through theory and practical skills.
• Maintain CIAP certification and stay up to date on all course deliverables.
• Locate, assemble, and provide "hands on" training material, training aids and documents for in-class delivery. Develop agendas, objectives, exams, course manuals and presentation material and deliver effective training using a variety of methods.
• Locate, assemble and provide health and safety training aids, and shop space for required "hands on" application of in-class theory.
• Ensure new hires understand safety polices/procedures and receive the tools needed to perform their jobs safely.
• Strong role model for safety in the workplace.
• Act as a subject matter expert, as required, in order to assist in the development or modification of course content and assist Techs with questions regarding safety compliance and repair risk hazards.
• Perform and audit Bay Safety inspections when visiting branches.
• Audit JSA compliance in both Shop and Field Service environments.
• Periodically audit safety elements on Branch SQDC boards as needed.
• Preform Truck Safety Inspections as needed.
• Work with Training Department to plan and book training classes.
• Work with Safety Department and company leadership to address safety concerns.
• Assist Safety Department in Construction Service-related accident investigations.
• Assist with Safety Stand Down and Manager/Supervisor Monthly Safety Calls.
• Any other duties that may arise and fall under Technician Safety advancements.
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

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 qualifying individuals to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Must have a minimum ten years of construction Technician experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and internal systems.
• Standard First Aid & CPR/AED certification.

Specific Skills

• This position requires great communication in interpersonal skills.
• Time management, prioritization, and independent problem solving.
• Concise clear written and verbal communications that adapts to specific audiences.
• Ensure presentation of information is professional, timely and accurate.
• Ability to use adult learning techniques.
• Ability to continue to learn and develop.
• Flexibility and ability to travel is essential.
• This position requires teamwork and coloration to be successful as well as ability to work independently.
• Ability and knowledge to safely operate company vehicles.

Knowledge

• In depth knowledge of Construction safety polices, workplace safety requirements and training materials.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and internal systems.
• Knowledge of Weisiger Leaning Center LMS.
• Understanding of lift trucks, fall protection, crane and rigging/truck mounted cranes.
• In-depth knowledge of Cat SIS, particularly disassembly and assembly repair instructions and associated safety.
• Technical operation and repair of construction equipment.
• Company and governmental driver safety requirements.
• EMSHA and OSHA policies and requirements.

Workplace Requirements

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must frequently lift, carry, push, pull and /or otherwise move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, depending on site location, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and equipment. The employee may occasionally be exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee may occasionally be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in some work environments is occasionally loud.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

We require all employees to treat all our employees and candidates as equals. All personnel actions are conducted in the spirit of equal employment. We're committed to recruit, train, promote and retain associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

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