Wage Agency Instructor - CDL/Heavy Equipment

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 51,143 - 72,840; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Optional retirement savings

Lifetime/state service credit

Job summary

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is seeking a Wage Agency Instructor for CDL/Heavy Equipment in Mesquite, TX. The role combines classroom and field instruction, delivering safety-focused training within CDL and heavy equipment programs.

As part of the Infrastructure Training And Safety Institute, you will update curriculum, provide technical guidance, and support adult learners. The position is temporary/casual with a flexible schedule, located within 40 miles of Mesquite.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of verifiable Class A CDL operations, including heavy equipment.
• One year of adult education and/or training; CDL required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and field instruction in CDL, heavy equipment and highway safety.
• Provide technical assistance and update curriculum content as needed.
• Support learners and report to the Training Manager.

Skills

Adult education

Curriculum development

Classroom instruction

Field instruction

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Five years of verifiable Class A CDL operations

One year of adult education and/or training

Job description

## Wage Agency Instructor - CDL/Heavy EquipmentApplylocations: Mesquite, TXtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-095749**Job Title**Wage Agency Instructor - CDL/Heavy Equipment**Agency**Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service**Department**Infrastructure Training And Safety Institute**Proposed Minimum Salary**$45.00 hourly**Job Location**Mesquite, Texas**Job Type**Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)**Job Description****Wage Agency Instructor - CDL/Heavy Equipment****$45.00 per hour****Temporary/Casual Staff****Within 40 miles of Mesquite, Texas****The Role at a Glance**Join a high-impact team dedicated to workforce development and transportation safety across Texas. Under the direction of the Transportation & Heavy Equipment Training Manager, the Agency Instructor - CDL/Heavy Equipment plays a vital role in delivering training within the CDL, heavy equipment and transportation highway safety programs. This position is responsible for conducting both classroom and field instruction, providing technical assistance, and utilizing various media to present course materials. The instructor will also assist in updating and modifying curriculum content as needed to meet learner’s needs. This role is ideal for a motivated professional with a passion for adult education and technical training. If you are looking to grow and lead in a dynamic, mission-driven environment, we encourage you to apply.Candidates must live within a 40-mile radius of Mesquite, Texas or be willing to relocate within that radius prior to the start date.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 of verifiable operations of a Class A commercial vehicle to include four years of heavy equipment and transportation 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.* One year of adult education and/or training.* Must have a Valid Class A Texas Commercial Driver License that has been held for a minimum of five years.*Equivalency: Will consider an Associate’s Degree in applicable field field with three years of related experience (Listed Above) or a Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field with one year of related experience (Listed Above). All experience must include one year 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.**Perks You Can Expect from TEEX****Wage Employee Perks*** Flexible work schedule on an as-needed basis, perfect for supplemental income.* Optional retirement savings programs through The Texas A&M University System.* Time as a wage employee with TEEX counts toward Lifetime and State Service for State of Texas full-time employee benefits.**Build Your Career*** Expand your network and build lasting connections with industry experts and peers.* Enhance your skills and professional growth while representing a world-class organization.* Learn more about the career paths and professional development opportunities available to all TEEX employees. 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.### About TEEXThe Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is an internationally recognized leader in emergency response training, workforce training and technical assistance. Last year, TEEX served more than 138,000 people from every U.S. state and territory and 131 countries worldwide. Major TEEX programs include Fire and Emergency Services, Infrastructure and Safety, Law Enforcement and Protective Services and Business and Cyber Solutions. TEEX operates a comprehensive emergency preparedness campus with some of the world’s top training facilities, including the Brayton Fire Training Field, Disaster City and the Emergency Operations Training Center. Additionally, TEEX is home to state-of-the-art facilities for training in public utilities, law enforcement and unexploded ordnance. For cybersecurity training, TEEX has built a fully-mobile Cyber Training and Exercise Range that simulates cyberattacks, providing a hands-on experience not often seen in cyber exercises. As part of the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium and home to the National Emergency Response and Recovery Training Center, TEEX has also been a leader in homeland security training since 1998, providing federally funded homeland security training and exercises for communities across the nation.Beyond training and technical assistance, the agency also sponsors two statewide response teams, Texas A&M Task Force 1 (TX-TF1) and Texas A&M Public Works Response Team (TX-PWRT). While TX-TF1, an elite urban search and rescue team, provides emergency response personnel and resources during disasters, TX-PWRT restores public utilities such as water, gas and electricity after disasters.Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.If you need assistance in applying for this job, please call **[phone]** or email [e-mail]**.**