Skilled Labor Coach Hazard, KY 41701

Kwest Skilled Labor Coach Position Description

Position: Skilled Labor Coach

Report to: Equipment Coach

Job Description Overview

The Skilled Labor Coach will play a crucial role in coaching and training on the proper use of equipment, tools, and field craft necessary for project execution. The ideal candidate must be enthusiastic about growing our labor force in craft fundamentals, be able to communicate and assist the Equipment Coaches to teach a class of up to 20 people, learn to understand simple digital reporting mechanisms, and believe in safety in training above all things.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Equipment Coaches in various tasks for training preparation and delivery.

• Assist with facilitating the onboarding of new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization.

• Provide hands on coaching to apprentices, laborers and operators for various equipment tasks and craft standards under the supervision of the Equipment Operators.

• Ensure compliance with equipment guidelines to manufacturer specifications.

• Assist in the development of training programs for laborers on the efficient and safe use of hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment.

• Assist the Equipment Coaches in fostering a culture of equipment responsibility and care.

• Train laborers on job site tasks with an emphasis on quality control (QC) measures.

• Coach best practices to enhance productivity while maintaining high standards of workmanship.

• Instruct laborers in the interpretation of construction plans and blueprints.

• Develop Laborer’s ability to understand and follow project specification requirements.

• Coach and teach fundamentals of working with job site grades.

• Prepare Laborers to use surveying equipment correctly for field operations.

• Train Laborers on the proper installation of stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPP), teaching environmental compliance.

• Understand and coach students on erosion control measures and sediment management fundamentals.

• Instruct Laborers on traffic control procedures and safety measure on construction sites.

• Assist in teaching students the importance of adhering to traffic control plans for the safety of both workers and the public.

• Conduct comprehensive training on concrete work, including mixing, pouring, finishing, and curing.

• Receive and prepare to fulfill job-specific training needs based on project requirements.

• Assist the Equipment Coaches on collaboration with project managers and field leaders to tailor training programs to meet unique demands for various jobs.

  Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years construction experience. Civil and/or heavy industrial construction experience is a plus.

• Post high school craft training in a related field.

• Ability and willingness to work different schedules on job sites and be trustworthy to safely travel.

• Ability to work under minimal supervision to achieve schoolhouse goals.

• Must be able to demonstrate professionalism in a business environment.

• Team player.

• Good oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrate the potential to grow in planning, leadership, organizational and communication skills.

• Have confidence to communicate and interact with all levels of leadership in the organization.

• Posses a good aptitude in organizational skills.

• Ability to communicate to individuals and groups and inspire them to grow professionally.

  Physical Demands

• Must wear all employer-mandated personal protective equipment (PPE) which consists of hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, safety vest, and safety-toed work boots. Other PPE may be required from time to time depending on special safety concerns. All PPE will be provided by the company at no cost to the employeeexcept for safety-toed boots.

• Alternate standing and walking on uneven terrain surfaces, such as hillsides, muddy and icy soils and other working surfaces. Safe negotiation of all types of surface conditions will always be required.

• Bending, squatting, and kneeling will be required frequently during a workday.

• Continual lifting of 50lbs for distances of 30 feet or more.

• Constant pushing and pulling of certain tools and materials will be required in the course of a day’s work.

• The employee must be able to differentiate and or identify colors.

• Must have knowledge of occupational hazards in this field and standard safety practices. Must be able to pass the 30-hour OSHA testing and First Aid-CPR requirements before starting work. The company will provide this training and testing during onboarding.

• Must complete and meet requirements under the physical demands of this job description through a fitness for duty examination.

  Kwest Group Mission Statement

  It is our goal to provide each client with unsurpassed results in target geographical areas through exceptional project management supported by a highly trained and motivated team utilizing the best resources, with safety having priority over all competing objectives. To accomplish this, we recruit and retain the best employees in our industry while maintaining a focus on diversity and stakeholder satisfaction. At all levels, Kwest Group will continually strive to be the leader in the construction industry with our core values being safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

  About Kwest Group

Kwest Group is a self-performing civil site construction firm, nationally recognized as an industry leader in safety by Assoc. Builders & Contractors, as well as earning numerous related contractor safety and quality awards with operations in the energy, petrochemical, rail, & federal markets. At Kwest Group, we enjoy being an employee-owned company (ESOP), sharing the highest core values of safety , quality , and customer satisfaction . We are committed to our team members and the work they do, giving them the tools, they need to succeed and grow with us, while ensuring the highest degree of safety for our associates, project stakeholders, and the public. We offer a remarkable safety program that has resulted in over 4.8 million man-hours worked without a lost time incident and includes a wellness program with rich benefits.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO

Kwest Group maintains a policy of non-discrimination for all employees and applicants in every facet of the company’s operations. In compliance with federal and state laws, Kwest Group recruits, hires, trains, and promotes all qualified employees, in all job titles, without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, citizenship, national origin, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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