Labor Material Handling Equipment Simulator Operator/88H Technical Instructor

Goldbelt, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

tax-deferred savings options

paid time off

professional development opportunities

Job summary

Goldbelt, Inc. is seeking a Labor Material Handling Equipment Simulator Operator/88H Technical Instructor to support the US Army Transportation School in Newport News, Virginia.

The role focuses on delivering hands-on training with material handling equipment simulators, while maintaining safe instructor-to-student ratios and ensuring curriculum alignment. The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, USCG qualification, and proven instructional experience in a maritime or cargo

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant knowledge; USCG license; Maritime/Cargo Handling tech degree program.
• Ability to pass background check and vetting.
• Proven experience as Simulator Operator/88H Technical Instructor.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite as part of workstation performance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive training sessions on material handling equipment operations.
• Maintain an instructor-to-student ratio of up to 12:1 for 12 students and up to 8:1 for 8 students.
• Operate and manage material handling equipment simulators to provide realistic training.
• Integrate simulator training into the curriculum to enhance practical learning.
• Develop and update training materials, lesson plans, and guides.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy of training content.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Instructor abilities

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree, USCG license, Maritime/Cargo Handling tech degree

Tools

Word 2013

Excel 2013

PowerPoint 2013

Outlook 2013

Job description

Overview

Global in service but local in approach, Nisga'a Tek is committed to high-quality service to those who defend us. Nisga'a Tek ensures mission assurance and execution for customers and warfighters. Providing intelligence, IT, cyber security, training, logistics, administrative, acquisition, and background investigation services.

Summary:

The Labor Material Handling Equipment Simulator Operator/88H Technical Instructor will provide support to the US Army Transportation School, Sustainment Center of Excellence (SCoE) MITD-Simulator Operator/Technical Instructor Support Services.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Deliver comprehensive training sessions on material handling equipment operations.
• Ensure compliance with TRADOC Regulation instructor-to-student ratios
• Maintain an instructor-to-student ratio of no more than 1:12 for up to 12 students, and no less than 1:4 for up to 8 students.
• Operate and manage material handling equipment simulators to provide realistic training experiences.
• Integrate simulator training into the overall curriculum to enhance practical learning.
• Develop and update training materials, lesson plans, and instructional guides.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and relevance of training content.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Must be able to physically conduct simulator operator/technical instructor/writer duties and in the stated subject area when required in a classroom, simulator, live training aid, and/or ship environment.
• Standing for extended periods of time on hard decks or floors exposed to heat and cold conditions is common when conducting live training events.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to analyze situations identify existing or potential problems and recommend solutions.
• Instructors must possess outstanding communicative skills (verbal & nonverbal).
• Proficiency in the following Microsoft software programs, which will be furnished as part of the workstation for performance to include software updates as provided: Word 2013; Excel 2013; PowerPoint 2013; and Outlook 2013.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant knowledge acquired through experience/training that is equivalent to education/training, USCG license, and Maritime/Cargo Handling technology degree program.
• Maritime candidates must have ability to be vetted as meeting the qualifications as a vessel watch officer through the National Maritime Center (NMC) for acceptance as a U.S. Coast Guard approved instructor.
• Proven experience as a Material Handling Equipment Simulator Operator/88H Technical Instructor.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in a related field.

Pay and Benefits

The pay rate for this position is $34.90 per hour.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience.

As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• a 401(k) plan with company matching
• tax-deferred savings options
• supplementary benefits
• paid time off
• professional development opportunities