Technical Trainer Instructor – Earthmoving Machine Systems Columbus

Find YOUR fit at Ohio CAT (a division of Ohio Machinery Co)!  Join a winning culture that strives to be the top performing, dynamic industry leader and partner of choice for the products and solutions that help our customers build, improve, feed, power, and protect our world.  Come grow your career -  see what opportunities await today!

JOB  SUMMARY:   

Provide hands-on “technical training” for Caterpillar Machines and Machine Systems to students in both classroom and shop environments.  This instructor could also provide occasional technical support for machine systems, electrical, hydraulics, and electronics to our Product Support departments. This position may require some occasional overnight travel to Ohio CAT  locations, as well as overnight travel for training sessions in Peoria and/or Cat Regional Training Centers, as needed.   A willingness to study and learn new skills and technical information related to the job is required.    

COMPETENCIES:     

Technical service skills, mechanical aptitude, or experience with construction or power equipment.  Must demonstrate the ability to teach technical material in both classroom and shop environments. Must be organized, self-motivated, energetic, and able to work without direct supervision. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are required.   

 JOB QUALIFICATIONS:     

High school graduate minimum, College and/or continued education in a technical field a plus.   Minimum three years of experience related to construction or power equipment service and repair. Experience working at mine-sites performing equipment maintenance is highly desired. (MSHA miner certification) Training or teaching experience in the industry, community college, vocational-technical, private technical school, or military is preferred. Previous formal instructor certification (any discipline) and/or Caterpillar instructor certification are a plus.   

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:   

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard, and to verbally communicate to exchange information. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and moderate to loud in other situations, with both constant and sudden loud noises possible.   

EEO, Veterans & Disabled Employer, and VEVRAA/503 Federal Contractor.