Asphalt & Paving Trainer\/instructor
Martin Marietta Materials

Job Info

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Description:

The trainer will be responsible for new hire training for all operational positions to ensure that each new hire has the basic skills to perform the task correctly and safely. Additionally, provide advanced training to new hires and existing employees to better help with employee education and development. The trainer will report to the local Operations Manager. The goal of the position will be to enhance our new hire's orientation into our business, train/advance skillsets of existing employees, assist with task training and evaluations. The individual will need to be experienced on a wide variety of equipment and job duties associated with our industry. A likely candidate will have spent time working at all levels of our operations group or similar, be a leader, be safety minded, and have excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Train new and current asphalt, grading, and milling employees on all aspects of the positions they are performing...and how to perform the task safely.
  • Proper use of required safety equipment: including personal safety equipment...i.e., safety glasses, hardhat, steel toed shoes / boots, safety vests, fire extinguisher, Stretch and Flex program, etc.
  • Train employees on how to use / complete: Hazard Recognitions, Equipment Inspections pre and post shift, and SLAM'D Reports and LOTOTO for operators. Understanding and implementing MM Basic Safety Rules.
  • Laborer positions - basic principles of how to use shovels, rakes, hand tools, whackers, blowers, jackhammers, and all other related tools. Proper inspection and maintenance of each.
  • Equipment positions (Asphalt pavers, rollers, loaders, graders, skid steers, etc.) - ensure employees know the basic functions of each pieces of equipment that employee will be operating and look for opportunities to task train individuals that are ready for additional training to advance their equipment knowledge / career development in construction. Provide feedback on potential advancements of employees.
  • Collaborate with fleet maintenance department for winter repair and trouble shoot operator error and or abuse with Foreman/Superintendents
  • Job Site- & Site-Specific Training: Work Zone Safety, Hazard Recognition, traffic patterns, loading / unloading procedures, customer service, community interaction, etc.
  • Daily preventative maintenance inspections and record keeping on equipment.

• Maintain a schedule to which you meet with trainees daily, weekly, monthly, and communicate progress with employee and management team.
• Develop and update training material as needed using convergence system and internal systems.
• Maintain necessary training records updated through convergence system daily.
• Work collaboratively with other A&P Trainers to develop and refine training objectives / procedures.
• Communicate regularly with local Operations Management Team on progression of each trainee.
• Complete all required training and certifications for the position. (Paving by the #'s, Smith System, OSHA, WAH, Work Zone Safety)
• Assist with mentoring of current Safety Mentors.
• Eventually expand training needs to other departs - Logistics/DOT, Asphalt Plants, and Shops.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in the asphalt industry.
• 5+ years training experience.
• Effective presentation skills and ability to teach and communicate to other employees.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
• Strong knowledge of asphalt products.
• Excellent driving, safety and attendance record.
• Exemplifies Leadership qualities and the ability to perform well in a team environment.
• Self-motivator with an open mind and positive attitude.
• Ability to read, write and communicate clearly and effectively in English.
• Ability to operate Microsoft systems, excellent Power Point skills and ability to create new innovative training presentations as needed. Ability to operator Learning Management Systems.

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