Construction Field Trainer

The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America’s infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values.  In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.

Position Summary:

The Middlesex Craft Employee Training Program is an On-The-Job (OJT) Training Format. To support this program format, the ideal Craft Field Trainer candidate should be an experienced senior Foreman or Superintendent. The Craft Field Trainer will provide In-Field Training and Evaluation of Craft employees; this includes providing on-site classroom training as identified in the individual Craft Crew Training Program Documents and monitoring the progress and assisting all Craft Employees with completion of their Proficiency Card Requirements. The trainer will also be responsible for identifying future training needs, methods for delivery, and supporting material development.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with (and actively promote) all Safety policies and procedures including reporting all accidents, incidents and near-misses to ensure adherence to our Number One Core Value – Safety first, in everything we do.
• Develop schedule to assess training needs.
• Conduct employee surveys and interviews.
• Consult with other trainers, managers, and leadership.
• Track and compile collected data.
• Communicate training needs and online resources.
• Create training strategies, initiatives, and materials.
• Contact and utilize outside vendors and resources for instructional technology.
• Conduct and review Craft Employee Testing/Evaluation Tools.
• Maintain database of all training materials.
• Conduct OJT and Evaluations.
• Conduct training through new materials.
• Review employee performance and learning.
• Support Team Member Onboarding & serve as point of contact for Buddy Program.
• Coordinate and monitor enrollment, schedules, Proficiency Cards.

Qualifications:

• Fifteen years’ experience in the Heavy Civil Construction Industry.
• Senior level Foreman or Superintendent.
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel).
• Willingness to keep abreast of new techniques in corporate teaching.
• Experience with technologies and best practices for instructional manuals and teaching platforms.
• Strict adherence to company philosophy/mission statement/sales goals.
• Strong supervisory skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of management.
• Organized and able to create multiple timelines, and schedules.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Excellent leadership, team building, and management skills.
• Encouraging to team and staff; able to mentor and lead.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Necessary Attributes:

• Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities, management styles and team compositions.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess strong technology skills.
• Reliance on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

We offer our full-time and eligible part time team members a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off.