Public Works Trainer

Public Works Trainer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related field
• 8 years experience in a construction work environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use and application of County Code and Policy, Safety Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, AASHTO, and other applicable reference manuals
• Ability to read construction plans and provide infrastructure management support
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to efficiently and concisely verbally communicate
• Ability to effectively present information to management and public groups
• Ability to apply standard mathematical operations and calculations
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables
• Candidate must pass a background check prior to employment start date
• Candidate must pass a substance use screening prior to employment start date
• Valid Colorado driver’s license upon hire
• OSHA 511 Standards for General Industry (Safety Certification)

Responsibilities

• Create and facilitate new employee training program
• Create annual training refresher courses
• Lead all accident investigations throughout the Department of Public Works
• Provide heavy equipment operator training when necessary
• Provide post-accident or near miss training and documentation
• Provide training on proper equipment, truck and vehicle operating techniques
• Provide trainings in adherence to regulations on safety, health, FMCSA regulations, MSHA regulations, and environment
• Lead Public Works Annual Safety Day
• Collaboration with Weld County Human Resources Risk Team
• Provide expert advice and opinions weekly with each Division Supervisor
• Provide advice and opinions on accident mitigation with Department Head and Deputy Director
• Serve on the Accident Review Committee in a consultant capacity
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on the Public Works Policy Committee
• Collaborate with County Learning and Development Coordinator on leadership training opportunities
• Track and maintain staff training participation data
• Create and track pre and post evaluation and training assessments
• Provide data analysis on accidents and injuries
• Lead training audits of the department and/or contractors
• Assist in the preparation of budget documents
• Additional overtime duties may be required
• Assist with snow desk, emergency operation responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in a construction, work environment
• Hazardous Materials training and knowledge preferred