Construction Craft Trainer – Equipment

JOB-10047196

Anticipated Start Date

August 10, 2026

Location

Overland Park, KS

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client is an employee-owned engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction company with a 100-year legacy of creating a better world for humanity today, and for generations to come.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Construction Craft Trainer – Equipment to deliver advanced training in heavy construction equipment operations in classroom, distance learning, and field environments. This role is responsible for developing curriculum, evaluating student performance, mentoring instructors, and supporting apprenticeship program operations while ensuring compliance with training, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.

Job Description

• Deliver advanced instruction on heavy construction equipment operations and construction craft principles
• Develop and enhance curriculum using effective instructional methods
• Evaluate student performance and recommend improvements to training materials
• Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced instructors
• Support program quality, accreditation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage apprenticeship program activities, including enrollment, application processing, scheduling, and progress tracking
• Maintain accurate apprenticeship documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements
• Assist in developing new training materials and instructional content
• Deliver training in classroom, distance learning, and field environments

Skills Required

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant construction craft or heavy equipment experience
• Experience operating or working with excavators, dozers, utility tractors, loaders, and/or motor graders
• Experience in open shop and/or union environments
• More than 3 years of teaching experience in a vocational or technical construction craft program
• Ability to obtain and maintain NCCER Construction Craft Instructor Certification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Experience creating and delivering digital training materials
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx, or similar virtual training platforms
• Strong communication, computer, and instructional technology skills
• Background in operating or maintaining excavators, dozers, utility tractors, loaders, and/or motor graders required
• Knowledge of NCCER is a plus
• Ability to work remotely one week per month
• Proximity to a major airport is preferred
• Bilingual skills preferred

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (additional industry experience may be considered instead of a degree)
• NCCER Construction Craft Instructor Certification preferred or the ability to obtain and maintain certification

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include a criminal/civil background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Willingness to travel 70% or more (Monday–Friday), with weekends at home