Job Information
Van-Wall Equipment, Inc. Internal Training Specialist in Ames, Iowa
Job Summary
Enhance the skill and knowledge of individual employees to promote company efficiency by conducting training programs that will boost employee workplace performance in alliance with the company’s core values. You will be responsible for developing and delivering the curriculum.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
-Develops and delivers in-house training curriculum and training
-Become properly certified by John Deere before delivery of any John Deere training course
-Responsible for delivery of a 1 day on-boarding training of new technicians to include Service Delivery, Parts Advisor and CCMS(Contact Case Management System) training in Boone, IA facility
-Works with Training Coordinator to develop a schedule for classroom or virtual training to align with company goals and objectives
-Stays current on new John Deere products and technology
-Organize on site logistics of all training courses including needed equipment, training material/aids, shop and classroom and other misc. items prior to class start time
-Tear-down the class to return learning environment to its original state
-Responsible for ensuring that all students attend the class for the full duration
-Operates and maintains vehicles, tools and equipment required to perform job responsibilities
-Maintains a clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion
-Follows all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments
-Assist in a wide area of service/support focused projects or tasks, as needed
-Any other job duties as assigned
Position Qualifications
-4+ years of experience performing service repairs; demonstrated experience consistently meeting performance metrics required
-Demonstrated proficiency with the mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems used in off road, construction, lawn, or heavy equipment
-Demonstrate proficiency in operating equipment utilized in training, not mentioned above. Examples would be forklift, multimeters, hydraulic test equipment, utilizing Service Advisor to perform various diagnostic tests for training purposes
-Experience with basic computer functions; experience using Service ADVISOR™ or other computer based diagnostic repair tools preferred
-Experience working cooperatively in a team environment
-Experience communicating effectively verbally and in writing
-High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required; Associates degree preferred
-Valid driver’s license required
-Travel as required for certifications, continuing education, and to perform other job duties as assigned
