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Boot Camp Training Instructor

Yancey Bros

Macon, GA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Adobe Acrobat, Authorized Dealer, Booting, Career Development, Caterpillar Equipment, Coaching, Communication Skills, Construction Equipment, Continuous Improvement, Customer Experience, Customer Support/Service, Customer Training, Data Collection, Dental Insurance, Depth Perception, Diesel Engine, Driver's License, Educational Technology, Electricity, Electronics, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Flexible Spending Accounts, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Hydraulic Engineering, Leadership, Life Insurance, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintenance Services, Mathematics, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Parts Sales, Performance Analysis, Reporting Skills, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Tuition Reimbursement, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Macon, GA
POSTED
1 day ago
Who We Are:

From Georgia. For Georgia. Since 1914 Yancey Bros. Co. has proudly served as the authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer for Georgia, providing our customers with the highest quality sales, parts and service. From Caterpillar heavy and compact construction equipment to on-highway trucks, we remain committed to learning more about our customers, offering equipment and support to keep up with their changing needs. This all starts with our greatest asset...our employees.
What You Will Be Doing:

The Boot Camp Training Instructor will be leading our four (4) month, highly structured accelerated heavy equipment technician training program. This program takes individuals with technical aptitude and positive work ethic to train them in processes, procedures and skill sets needed to graduate as an entry level heavy equipment technician at a Caterpillar dealership. The instructor will act as a lead man, mentor, and facilitator of basic course competencies in electrical, hydraulics and diesel systems. The Boot Camp Training Instructor will also instruct safety topics and other topics that convey the company Mission, Vision and Values.

We are primarily looking to serve Albany, Savannah, Gwinnett, McDonough or Macon areas.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Schedule, demonstrate and manage the learning plan and day to day activities of the boot campers in both classroom and shop settings
  • Assist in the recruiting and selection of boot camp classes
  • Acting as a working lead man for the boot campers
  • Lectures classes on safety, installation, programming, testing, maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment- following the outlines, handouts and text materials
  • Demonstrates proper procedures being taught, such as programming, testing and repair
  • Observes class participants in the classroom and in the lab setting- answering questions and determining additional activities to ensure learning
  • Administers written and practical exams to determine understanding and competency. Creates performance reports to evaluate boot camper learning.
  • Schedules and secures equipment, training aides, training location and classroom related materials
  • Updates and develops training aides used in the classroom. Deal with vendors.
  • Participates in meetings, seminars, and training sessions to obtain information / skill sets needed to retain competency in the training arena
Additional Responsibilities:
  • Participate in required safety program, and work in a safe manner.
  • Additional duties as assigned by manager.
Who We Are Looking For:

To be successful in this position you should have a strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge of tools applicable to the position and the desire to learn. You should possess a strong sense of urgency and desire to provide superior customer service. The ability to take direction and work in a team environment is essential to this position as well.

Education/Experience:
  • Level 4 Technician or above (Yancey Bros Co career development program)
  • 5 years of industry related experience and/or training
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications/Skills:
  • The qualified candidate will have related experience in at least 2 of the following: Machine/Engine Electronics, Hydraulics and Diesel.
  • The desire and skill set to lead and instruct inexperienced students with a sound technical aptitude
  • Skilled in 'Basic' computer applications - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Acrobat and other applications associated with building or presenting course material or presentations.
  • The ability to communicate through email - sending & receiving notes, attachments, meeting notifications and working with a calendar function.
  • Effective use of Cat Systems (or ability to learn)
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Valid Driver License.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus- the use of Safety Glasses in the shop area is a requirement.
  • Verbally communicate for extended periods of time
  • While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, running diesel engines and outside weather conditions.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but will contain instances of high levels of engine and work related noise (Hearing protection may be required and is provided).
  • Travel to instructor training and customer on-site training may require overnight stays (not usually more than five consecutive nights).
  • Travel to Yancey Bros. Co. sites and customer sites will be required.
Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
  • Industry experience with success in quality work and following procedures
Values:

At Yancey Bros. Co, we are always looking to add people to our team who share our core values:
  • Safety: We value the lives and health of our team and customers above all else.
  • Integrity: We are ethical and trustworthy, demonstrate respect for others, and communicate truthfully and promptly.
  • Teamwork: We work as one across our organization for the benefit of our customers.
  • Excellence: We strive to be the best, continuously improving our customers' experience and the solutions we provide.
  • Sense of Urgency: We respond quickly to customer needs and hold ourselves accountable for results.
Ideal candidates will demonstrate the following values:
  • Acting in a safe manner
  • Exhibiting honesty and integrity
  • Acting in a fair and ethical manner
  • Team mentality
  • Delivering quality results
  • Embraces change / improvement
  • Exhibiting superior customer service skills
  • Exhibiting pride and ownership
  • Working with a sense of urgency
  • Exhibiting a winning attitude
What We Offer:

Yancey Bros. Co. offers a full benefits package that includes aggressive compensation levels, technician tool allowances, full medical, vision and dental coverage, employee wellness programs, paid vacations and more.

Competitive Pay Structure
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Individual Bonus Opportunities Available
  • 401k Plan Strong Company Match
  • Employee Profit Sharing
  • Financial Wellness Coaching
Employee Wellness Program
  • Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
  • Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Group Life Insurance
Personal Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Leave
Career Development
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Ongoing Training
  • Advancement Opportunities


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