Heavy Equipment Instructor - West Texas

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

• 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.
  
  

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• 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.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• 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.
  
  

Equipment

• Standard office equipment: computer, keyboard, multifunctional printer, telephone.
• PPE if needed.
  
  

Notifications

• 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.
  
  

Essential Duties, Tasks, And Percentages

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.
  
  

Programmatic Support - 20%

• 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.
  
  

Additional Program/Division Responsibilities

• 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.
  
  

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.