Heavy Equipment Instructor - South Texas - Full-Time

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 Texa