Agency Instructor I - Heavy Equipment Operations

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service; Corpus Christi (TX); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Wellness programs

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) seeks an Agency Instructor I – Heavy Equipment Operations to assist in training across COAST in Corpus Christi and RAM in Brownsville, TX.

The role involves online/classroom instruction, field training, and curriculum updates to meet learner needs.

Qualifications

• Five years of heavy equipment operations experience across two or more of the listed machines.
• Two years of adult education and/or training.
• Residency in one of the specified counties to be considered.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or the ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Must have a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Equivalency: 3 years related experience with an Associate's Degree or 1 year with a Bachelor's Degree in applicable field; two years of adult education/training required for equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training various specialty skilled and/or semi-skilled courses.
• Conduct online and/or classroom instruction, field-based skills training, and provide technical assistance in a specialty area.
• Present course material using various media and adjust curriculum to learner needs.
• Travel to facilitate courses at COAST in Corpus Christi and RAM in Brownsville, Texas.

Skills

Heavy equipment operations

Adult education & training

CDL Class A

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree (equivalency)

Bachelor's Degree (equivalency)

Job description

**Agency Instructor I – Heavy Equipment Operations****$5,833.34 per month****2 Full-Time Positions****Telecommuter (Must reside in counties listed below)****The Role at a Glance**The Agency Instructor I, under direction, assists in training various specialty skilled and/or semi-skilled courses within the TEEX Workforce Development Programs at the Coastal Bend Occupational Advanced Skills Training (COAST) in Corpus Christi, Texas and the RGV Advanced Manufacturing Hub (RAM) in Brownsville, Texas. 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 provides training in Brownsville, TX and Corpus Christi, TX. **Candidates must reside in one of the following counties: Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy.**This position reports to the Training Manager, Transportation & Heavy Equipment.**Qualifications of the Role*** High School Diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience.* Five years 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.* Due to the location of course facilitation, applicants must reside in any of the following counties to be considered: Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Cameron, Duval, Hidalgo, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Starr, and Willacy.* Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.* Must have a valid Class A Commercials Driver’s license (CDL).*Equivalency: Will consider three years of related experience (Listed Above) with an Associate's Degree in applicable field from an accredited college or university OR one year of related experience (Listed Above) with a Bachelor's Degree in applicable field from an accredited college or university. All experience must include two years of adult education and/or training.***About Us**The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is an internationally recognized leader in emergency response training, workforce training, and technical assistance. Major TEEX competencies include fire and rescue, infrastructure and safety, law enforcement, cybersecurity, economic and workforce development, and homeland security. Every TEEX employee has a direct impact on Making a Difference to the professionals who respond to emergencies, safeguard communities, and ultimately save lives.We are focused on enhancing organizational effectiveness by creating an optimal work environment that empowers employees to improve themselves and their communities. Additionally, we offer competitive salaries and benefits, value work/life balance, and support employees’ education and professional development.**Benefits You Can Expect from TEEX*** Medical, dental, vision, life- and long-term disability insurance through The Texas A&M System. TEEX contributes to employee health and basic life premiums. Family enrollment is available.* Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.* 12-15 paid holidays per year.* Paid vacation and sick leave.* Wellness programs and release time.* Access to online learning platforms.* Educational reimbursement assistance and release time.* Leadership development programs TEEX Employer Notices Military Crosswalk Info*Applications must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Not doing so could result in an incomplete submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.*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/Veterans/Disability Employer.