Job Description
H&K Equipment is the premier dealer of forklifts, container handlers, railcar movers, utility vehicles, and more in Pittsburgh and the greater tristate area. Headquartered minutes from downtown Pittsburgh and with additional facilities in West Virginia, we sell, rent, service, and rebuild the most unique selection of custom and heavy-duty material handling equipment in the industry. Our technicians and in-house capabilities enable us to tackle jobs that no other shop can handle.
We’re looking for a Trainer/Instructor to deliver heavy equipment certification and safety training to our customers. You’ll lead both classroom sessions and hands-on evaluations, develop training materials, and work with safety teams to ensure operator compliance. In addition to training, you’ll help grow the business by finding and bringing in new customers. This role requires someone with a proven ability or willingness to engage in business development and sales, including building new business relationships and gaining new customers. If you’re passionate about safety and enjoy both teaching and building relationships, this role is for you.
RESPONSIBILITIES: - Ability or willingness to engage in business development and sales, including identifying and securing new customer opportunities.
- Expected to earn beyond base salary and commission by consistently meeting or exceeding performance goals.
- Evaluate Learners - Assess both theory and practical skills.
- Create training agendas, exams, course manuals, and presentations.
- Provide hands on equipment safety training and support.
- Deliver and facilitate training programs for: OSHA 10, OSHA 30, Forklift Certification and Safety, Overhead Crane Certification and Safety, Aerial Lift (MEWP) Certification and Safety, Bloodborne Pathogen, Electrical Hazards Awareness, Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout, Fall Protection, Slips, Trips, and Fall Prevention, Personal Protective Equipment, Fire Prevention, Heat/Cold Stress, Industrial Ergonomics, Hand and Power Tool Safety, DOT/Driver Safety
- Help with course content and safety-related questions.
- Work with our internal Safety Department and company leadership to address safety concerns.
- Maintain accurate records of training activities, certifications, and employee evaluations
- Ability and knowledge to safely operate company vehicles and equipment
- Quotes, billing, and sales
REQUIREMENTS: - Must be comfortable and effective in public speaking, delivering presentations to both small and large groups with the ability to clearly communicate detailed information in an engaging and confident manner.
- We will train you to be able train our customers on many types of mobile equipment of varying sizes and technical complexity
- Current forklift, crane, MEWP operator certifications are a plus
- Experience in training adult learners.
- Experience with heavy equipment operation (Forklift, MEWP, Overhead Crane and Rigging, blocking and cribbing)
- Knowledge of OSHA safety and compliance regulations.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to complete onsite and online customer training courses in order to access customer training sites
- Willingness to travel as needed.
BENEFITS: - Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- 401(k) with company match
- Health insurance (majority paid by company)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
- Weekly pay schedule
- Travel expenses
ABOUT US H&K Equipment is the founding member of the
H&K Equipment Group , a growing network of four operating companies that employs hundreds of experts at businesses throughout the mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Our companies’ primary specialties include full-service, cradle-to-grave coverage of heavy-duty and customized material handling equipment. From the nation’s busiest ports, to its largest mills, to its biggest infrastructure projects, you’ll find our equipment wherever you find materials on the move. Learn more about the power of our teams at
hkequipment.com .
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Job Tags
Weekly pay, Full time, Flexible hours,