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Heavy Equipment Training Instructor, Construction Training Academy

National Association of Women in Construction, Kissimmee, FL, United States


RS&H, Inc.

Heavy Equipment Training Instructor, Construction Training Academy

Location: US-FL-Kissimmee

Job ID: 2026-7820

Type: Regular Full-Time

# of Openings: 2

Category: Client Program Management

Overview
Employee‑owned, RS&H is one of the nation's leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.

Responsibilities
Key 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.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Application Overview
Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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