Wage Agency Instructor – West TX

Job Title

Wage Agency Instructor – West TX

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

Department

Infrastructure Training And Safety Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary

$45.00 hourly

Job Location

Odessa, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

The Wage Agency Instructor, 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 tempora