Heavy Equipment Training Instructor

AtkinsRealis has an immediate opening for two (2) Heavey Equipment Training Instructors responsible for hands-on and classroom instruction in transportation construction trades with a specialization in heavy equipment operation (CAT simulator and field-based). These training sessions will occur throughout the state of Florida. This role will lead the training, as well as develop and deliver competency-based curriculum aligned with OSHA, industry, and workforce development standards.

  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.

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.