National Safety Trainer in Elgin, SC at Sunbelt Rentals

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Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer's first choice in the equipment rental industry. From pumps to scaffolding to general construction tools, we aim to be the only call needed to outfit a job site with the proper equipment. Not only do we offer a vast fleet that ranks among the best in the industry, we pair it all with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our employees are our greatest asset, and although we present a comprehensive equipment offering, our expertise and service are what truly distinguish us from the competition.

We pride ourselves on investing in our workforce and offer competitive benefits, as well as extensive on-the-job training for all eligible employees.

As a highly successful national company, we are constantly looking for talented individuals to support our growth. If you are interested in pursuing a rewarding career, we invite you to review our opportunities!

Job Description Summary

Position Objective:

The National Safety Trainer is responsible for providing subject matter expertise to SBR customers, trainers and employees.  This role will work with instructional designers to create and upgrade safety training courses in various modalities. The National Safety Trainer will provide Train the Trainer (TtT) classes to customers and employees and support District Safety Trainers (DST) with training as needed for large training installations. This role will also coach the DSTs to help improve their overall effectiveness and drive optimal productivity and will work with field sales and national accounts to close profitable training opportunities.  The National Safety Trainer will support the overall Customer Safety Training strategy to grow the business.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide subject matter expertise to SBR customers, trainers and employees on technical areas pertaining to training rules and regulations in the USA and Canada

• Work with instructional designers to create and upgrade safety training courses on various topics and in various modalities (e.g., instructor lead, blended, virtual and online learning) to enhance and augment the library of courses offered to customers
• Work with the Manager, Technical Safety Training to establish policies and procedures relating to the delivery of training to include, but not limited to, min and max class sizes, methods of training, recordkeeping, and retention (e.g., exams, practical evaluations, and class attendance sheets, etc.)
• Conduct TtT classes for customers and DSTs including, but not limited to, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms, Forklifts, Earth Moving equipment and other training courses as requested

• Coach the DSTs to help improve their overall training effectiveness, drive optimal productivity and upgrade training capabilities
• Work with strategic and national account managers to go on joint sales calls and close profit training agreements
• Support the overall strategy to grow the Customer Safety Training business and act as a change agent by developing and providing training and workshops to implement changes

• Support the regions in meeting their customer training financial targets as set forth in the annual growth plan
• Participate in developing the pricing strategy for all products to drive rate and profitability

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience plus at least 7 years of experience in construction, safety management, safety training, implementation of safety programs and/or SBR fleet equipment
• Extensive experience with construction equipment including MEWPs, forklifts and earthmoving equipment along with applicable OSHA and/or OHSA regulations, and ANSI and/or CSA standards

• Strong written and verbal skills when addressing either individuals or groups and the ability to present information to adult learners or senior management

• An observable positive attitude and keen interest in becoming proficient in new learning areas and topics
• Dependable, organized, motivated and a self-starter
• Customer-service and solutions oriented
• Ability and willingness to travel; overnight travel is required (25%-40%)
• Ability to foster credibility and relationships with vendors, leadership and Safety Coordinators

• Proficiency with Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Scaffold and/or Trench Shoring knowledge and experience preferred

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. Please visit https://www.sunbeltrentals.com/careers/ for more information on our benefits and to join our Talent Network.

Sunbelt Rentals offers generous benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, wellbeing, and a retirement plan with employer matching contributions in accordance with Sunbelt’s plans, policies, and applicable agreements (unless specified in a collective bargaining agreement).

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