New Hire Training Coordinator

The GSW New Hire Training Coordinator is responsible for delivering engaging, consistent, and thorough orientation training to all new employees across the organization. This includes field personnel such as linemen, groundmen, apprentices, and foremen, as well as office and leadership roles including project managers and operations managers. The trainer serves as the first impression of the company's culture, values, and safety expectations for every new hire.

Company Overview

Established in 1977, Great Southwestern Construction, Inc. (Great Southwestern) - a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. - has successfully completed hundreds of transmission, distribution, substation, live line, and clean energy projects nationwide. We are well positioned as a contractor of choice for providing transmission, distribution, and substation construction, telecommunication systems, maintenance, and emergency restoration services. Weutilizeourwell-established, long-standing reputation to create enduring relationships. We have built this reputation by meeting the needs of our clients and team members in a safe and innovative work atmosphere.

Our leadership team is second to none in providingsupportandopportunitiesfor growth, with over half of our senior management team having been promoted within the company. We believe in creating a balanced work-life environment built on our culture and values of safety, integrity, respect, and initiative. With industry leading benefits and compensation, weshowcasethe true value of our craft workers and truly put our People First. Are you ready to grow?

Essential Functions

• Training Delivery
  • Facilitate new hire orientation sessions covering company history, organizational structure, benefits, safety culture, and workplace expectations
  • Provide Smith vehicle training
  • Deliver training content to diverse audiences ranging from field craft workers to office and management personnel, adapting communication style as needed
  • Present safety culture topics including the company's prevention-first philosophy, incident reporting procedures, Task Hazard Analysis (THA) processes, Good Catches, and Focused Observations
  • Introduce new hires to key company systems and tools (e.g., MYR HUB, Vector, Dashpivot, M2M, Teams) at an overview level appropriate to each role
• Communication & Engagement
  • Create a welcoming and professional environment that reflects the company's values and commitment to safety
  • Communicate clearly and confidently to groups of varying sizes and backgrounds
  • Answer new hire questions about company policies, benefits, and day-to-day expectations
  • Serve as a point of contact for new employees during their initial onboarding period
• Program Support & Coordination
  • Coordinate orientation scheduling with HR, Safety, and Operations departments
  • Maintain and update training materials, presentations, and handouts to reflect current policies and procedures
  • Track attendance and completion of orientation requirements
  • Gather feedback from new hires and stakeholders to continuously improve the orientation experience
  • Assist with the development of supplemental training content as needed
• Administrative
  • Maintain accurate training records and documentation
  • Ensure all orientation materials comply with company standards and regulatory requirements
  • Support other training initiatives and department projects as assigned
• Other duties as assigned
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Essential Functions of this position are to be performed at a Company designated office or field location
• Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in training delivery, facilitation, teaching, or a related role
• Minimum 6 years of experience in the construction, utility, or energy industry
• Minimum 3 years of experience with learning management systems (LMS) or digital training platforms
• Advanced familiarity with safety programs, OSHA standards, or construction safety culture
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Preferred Education

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Communications, Education, Human Resources, Business, or a related field is preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences
  • Approachable, patient, and able to build rapport quickly with new hires
  • Ability to convey information clearly and professionally to audiences ranging from field crews to senior management
• Comfortable adjusting presentation style and content depth based on the audience
  • Comfortable presenting to groups in both classroom and virtual settings
  • Genuine commitment to workplace safety and the ability to convey its importance to new employees
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Capable of managing scheduling, materials, and records for frequent orientation cycles
  • Familiarity with safety programs, OSHA standards, or construction safety culture
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple orientation sessions per week
• Ability to stand and present for extended periods
• Primarily office/classroom-based with occasional visits to field job sites - some travel may be required for regional orientation sessions or field site visits

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary
  • Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
• Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Basic Vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, Hearing, Mental Health (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
• Dental - 100% employer-paid premium.
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
• Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
• Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).

• Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

Great Southwestern Construction, Inc., a MYR Group, Inc. company, is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.