What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Instructor - West Texas position at Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service - TEEX?
Job Title
Heavy Equipment Instructor - West Texas
Agency
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Department
Infrastructure Training And Safety Institute
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Odessa, Texas
Job Type
Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)
Job Description
Agency Instructor I - Heavy Equipment
2 positions to be filled
Temporary/Casual Position (Part-Time)
Must be located in West Texas per
Map of the Regions of Texas (texascounties.net)
$40.00 per hour
The Agency Instructor I, under direction, assists in training various specialty skilled and/or semi-skilled courses within a specified program. Utilizes knowledge of adult learning theories and learning styles to help maximize learner success and ensure overall effectiveness of the course instruction. Performs online and/or classroom instruction, field-based skills training, and/or may provide technical assistance in a specialty area. Uses a variety of media to present course material. May assist in creating new and/or updating curriculum content, when necessary, to meet learner needs.
This position reports to the Training Manager, Transportation & Heavy Equipment.
Required Qualifications
Classroom Instruction - 80%
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Heavy Equipment Instructor - West Texas
Agency
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Department
Infrastructure Training And Safety Institute
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Odessa, Texas
Job Type
Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)
Job Description
Agency Instructor I - Heavy Equipment
2 positions to be filled
Temporary/Casual Position (Part-Time)
Must be located in West Texas per
Map of the Regions of Texas (texascounties.net)
$40.00 per hour
The Agency Instructor I, under direction, assists in training various specialty skilled and/or semi-skilled courses within a specified program. Utilizes knowledge of adult learning theories and learning styles to help maximize learner success and ensure overall effectiveness of the course instruction. Performs online and/or classroom instruction, field-based skills training, and/or may provide technical assistance in a specialty area. Uses a variety of media to present course material. May assist in creating new and/or updating curriculum content, when necessary, to meet learner needs.
This position reports to the Training Manager, Transportation & Heavy Equipment.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Four years of heavy equipment operations experience to include experience on two or more of the following: Aerial Work Platforms, Backhoe, Bulldozer, Dump Truck, Excavator, Forklift, Front End Loader, Maintainer, and Skid Steer.
- One year of adult education and/or training.
- Must have a valid motor vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
- Associate's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Fluency in both English and Spanish, with excellent written and verbal communication.
- Valid Texas Commercial Driver License.
- Ten years of heavy equipment experience three or more of the following: Asphalt Distributor, Backhoe, Dozer, Maintainer, Excavator, Front End Loader, Skid Steer, Forklift, Aerial Work Platforms, Crane, Roller, Dump Truck.
- Knowledge of and/or certifications in Highway Safety and Traffic control.
- Ability to lift and/or move heavy objects and/or wear personal protective gear during instruction.
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions during instruction.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to actively demonstrate the TEEX Values - Safety, Teamwork, Adaptability, Respect, and Stewardship.
- Demonstrated positive attitude and work ethic.
- Ability to exhibit punctuality by arriving to work and scheduled events on time.
- Standard office equipment: computer, keyboard, multifunctional printer, telephone.
- PPE if needed.
- This position is security sensitive.
- This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
- This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TEEX regulations and procedures.
- All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and Agency safety requirements.
- Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving a personal or TEEX vehicle and/or flying on commercial airlines.
- This position allows telecommuting per TEEX guidelines.
- This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed through provisions of the grantor of the contract. Therefore, this position is contingent upon continuation of funding from these grants and/or contracts, as well as satisfactory job performance.
- This is a wage position established to accommodate a temporary organizational need. As such, TEEX does not guarantee any set number of hours or length of employment in this role.
- Candidates must live in the Western Region 9 of Texas.
Classroom Instruction - 80%
- Ensures class documentation is completed in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with Division Guidance, Agency and Contractual requirements (if applicable).
- Assists the Training Manager/Coordinator with Customer Interactions.
- Assists in the marketing of Division programs and events to potential customers and students.
- Ensures requests for travel and post travel claim documentation are completed in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with Division and Agency guidance.
- Ensures class documentation is completed in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with Division Guidance, Agency and Contractual requirements (if applicable).
- Assists the Training Manager/Coordinator with Customer Interactions.
- Assists in the marketing of Division programs and events to potential customers and students.
- Ensures requests for travel and post travel claim documentation are completed in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with Division and Agency guidance.
- Participates in professional development opportunities.
- Involvement with Agency Initiatives (CoP's, etc.).
- Maintains and safeguards assigned divisional equipment and property.
- Maintains a clean and neat appearance.
- Maintains orderly and clean workspace.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Salary : $40