Heavy Equipment Instructor

• South Texas
• Full-Time TEEX
• 4.

1 Brownsville, TX Job Details Full-time $5,833.34 a month 16 hours ago Qualifications Bilingual Spanish Heavy equipment operation English

CDL A CDL

High school diploma or GED Dump truck Organizational skills Classroom experience Crane Senior level Associate's degree Adult learning Communication skills Adult education 10 years Full Job Description Job Title Heavy Equipment Instructor

• South Texas
• Full-Time Agency Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service Department Infrastructure Training And Safety Institute Proposed Minimum Salary $5,833.

34 monthly Job Location Brownsville, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Agency Instructor I Full-Time $5,833.34 per month Telecommuter from South Texas 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. Ten years of heavy equipment operations 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. Two years 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:

Associates degree from an accredited college or university. Fluency in both English and Spanish, with excellent written and verbal communication. Ten years heavy equipment experience in 3 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. Class A Commercials Driver's license (CDL) Three or more years of adult education and/or training.

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 at 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. As part of TEEX's mission of providing training, developing practical solutions, and saving lives; this position could be required, if called upon, to deploy within the State of Texas as directed by this position's Division Director/HQ Department Head. 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. Candidates must reside in the Southern region of Texas.

Essential Duties, Tasks, and Percentages:

Classroom Instruction

• 80% Instructs courses and provides technical assistance when needed.

Prepares training materials, training aids, and/or equipment prior to course. Ensures classrooms are ready for participants. Ensures concerned parties, points of contacts, host organization, agencies, are contacted and notified of schedules, locations, and times. Ensures participants have achieved terminal objectives of the course. Ensures training materials, training aids, and classrooms are secured upon completion of the course. Program 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.