Heavy Equipment Trainer

Heavy Equipment Trainer

Location: Roswell, GA
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Travel: Daily to multiple job sites throughout the metro area
Compensation: Based on experience and certifications

Position Overview:
The Heavy Equipment Trainer plays a key role in developing and maintaining the skill, safety, and performance of Cyclone’s equipment operators. This position focuses on training, coaching, and continuous improvement, ensuring every operator — from new hire to veteran — has the knowledge, skill, and mindset to perform at the highest level. The ideal candidate is a seasoned operator and respected mentor who takes pride in teaching others, leading by example, and promoting Cyclone’s safety-first, quality-driven culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage structured training programs for heavy equipment operators across multiple job sites.
• Conduct classroom and hands-on field training for equipment such as dozers, excavators, graders, loaders, scrapers, haul trucks, and support equipment.
• Evaluate operator proficiency using standardized performance checklists and provide constructive feedback.
• Develop individualized improvement plans and follow-up coaching for operators at all levels.
• Lead safety training sessions and reinforce adherence to OSHA and Cyclone’s internal safety protocols.
• Maintain operator certification records, training logs, and progress tracking within company systems.
• Partner with field leadership to identify skill gaps and align training with operational goals.
• Promote consistency in operating procedures, equipment care, and production techniques across all crews.
• Support new hire onboarding through orientation, skill verification, and mentorship programs.
• Continuously review and update training content to reflect the latest best practices, technologies, and equipment.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay and benefits package
• Company vehicle or travel allowance (if applicable)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training
• A company culture that values people, pride in workmanship, and continuous growth

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

 Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of heavy equipment operating experience, preferably in site development or civil construction.
• Demonstrated success in training, coaching, or mentoring operators or crews.
• Deep understanding of grading, excavation, and GPS machine control systems (Trimble, Topcon, or similar).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills — able to lead by example and earn respect in the field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to documentation.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred.