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ATSSA Flagger Certification First Aid/CPR Training Confined Space Training Trench Shoring Training Snow Plow Training (Required within 12 months of hire date) Must acquire heavy equipment operator ...

Equipment Operator I, II or III

Payson, UT · On-site

$24.36 - $42.13/hr

... TrainingConfined Space Training • Trench Shoring Training • Snow Plow Training (Required within 12 months of hire date) • Must acquire heavy equipment operator certification, on at least ...

Equipment Operator I, II or III

Payson, UT · On-site

$24.36 - $42.13/hr

... TrainingConfined Space Training ▪ Trench Shoring Training ▪ Snow Plow Training (Required within 12 months of hire date) ▪ Must acquire heavy equipment operator certification, on at least ...

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How much do confined space trainer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for confined space trainer in the United States is $31.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.95 and $35.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a confined space trainer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Confined Space Trainer, you need in-depth knowledge of confined space safety regulations, risk assessment, and hands-on experience in hazardous environments, typically supported by relevant safety certifications like OSHA or NFPA. Familiarity with technical tools such as gas detectors, ventilation equipment, and rescue systems is essential. Outstanding communication, instructional skills, and attention to detail set top trainers apart when educating diverse groups. These competencies are critical to ensuring trainees understand and apply safety protocols, minimizing risks and accidents in confined spaces.

What is a confined space trainer?

Confined Space Trainers are professionals who educate and certify workers on the safe practices and legal requirements for entering, working in, and exiting confined spaces. They deliver training on hazard identification, proper use of equipment, emergency procedures, and compliance with regulations such as OSHA standards. Their goal is to ensure that all workers are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to minimize risks and respond effectively to emergencies in confined spaces.

What is the difference between Confined Space Trainer vs Confined Space Supervisor?

AspectConfined Space TrainerConfined Space Supervisor
CertificationsOSHA Confined Space Trainer Certification, First Aid/CPROSHA Confined Space Entry Supervisor, First Aid/CPR
Work EnvironmentTraining sites, classrooms, on-site demonstrationsOn-site, overseeing confined space entries and safety procedures
Employer & Industry UsageTraining providers, safety departments in construction, manufacturingIndustrial facilities, construction sites, oil & gas industries

While both roles require safety certifications and knowledge of confined space protocols, the Confined Space Trainer focuses on educating and certifying workers, whereas the Confined Space Supervisor oversees actual confined space entries and enforces safety procedures on-site.

What are some common challenges faced by confined space trainers, and how can they be addressed?

Confined Space Trainers often encounter challenges such as ensuring participant engagement during safety training and effectively communicating complex safety protocols to diverse groups. Additionally, keeping up with regulatory updates and adapting training materials accordingly can be demanding. To address these challenges, trainers should use interactive teaching methods, regularly participate in professional development, and foster open communication to clarify doubts. Collaborating closely with safety officers and supervisors also helps tailor training to site-specific hazards, ensuring practical and relevant learning experiences.
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Infographic showing various Confined Space Trainer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,984 per year, or $31.2 per hour.

Part-Time Rescue Technician - (Confined Space / Technical Rope Rescue) - La Porte

Total Safety Us

La Porte, TX • On-site

$35K - $35K/yr

Part-time

Re-posted 13 days ago


Job description

Total Safety is looking for aRescue Technician to join their safety conscious team! The Rescue Technician provides technical rescue standby for customer projects including confined space rescue and technical rope rescue, as well as first aid and CPR. Assists in assessing risks, readying rescue equipment, and planning practical and effective solutions towards safe working practices in compliance with client’s standards. In case of accident, locates the patient, assesses any injuries, packages for extrication, removes patient from the threatening environment and turns over to EMS for medical attention and transport.

Total Safety is the world's premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services and the products necessary to support them, including gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance and inspection, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment/paramedics, communications systems, engineered systems design, and materials management. Our Core Values are People, Safety & Wellbeing, Accountability, Responsibility, Empowerment, Honesty, Transparency, and Integrity.

Essential Duties:

Assists in assessing potential hazards and drafts a Confined Space Rescue Preplan and a Rescue Safety Analysis (RSA). Identifies and communicates potential hazards to all affected parties. Determines hazard controls and emergency contingency plans and ensures that required safety equipment and PPE is readily available and in good working order.

May conduct general air quality monitoring and make recommendations for hazard control or personal protective equipment based on the interpretation of this data.

Conducts daily job briefings with customers and workers.

Performs on-going monitoring of job conditions and equipment resources and reports observations and recommendations to supervisor to assure both worker and team safety is always maintained.

Completes daily ICS (Incident Command System) reports.

In case of accident, locates the patient, assesses any injuries, packages for extrication, removes patient from the threatening environment and turns over to EMS for medical attention and transport. Renders first aid and CPR to the level of training.

Follows handling, inspection, cleaning, and preventative maintenance guidelines for all rescue equipment so that it is in a constant state of readiness.

Maintains and accurately inventories and documents all rescue related equipment.

Assists with special projects as assigned.

Skills and Experience:

40 Hour Rescue Technician (> 6 months experience), Confined Space Entrant/Attendant Certification, Healthcare Provider CPR, First Aid with AED, First Responder or better preferred, Haz-whopper, 4 Gas Monitor Operation Training, Familiar with OSHA Atmosphere Limitation, and Proven Proficiency in Rescue Operations.

Ability to inspect, clean and perform preventative maintenance on all rescue equipment so that it is in a constant state of readiness.

Working Environment:

Combination of office and field/production environments. Some exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. Travel to and from customer sites 75% of time.

Educational Requirements:

High School diploma or GED.

Total Safety and its subsidiaries afford equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. Total Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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