Job Title Heavy Equipment Instructor - South Texas Agency Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service Department Infrastructure Training And Safety Institute Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Brownsville, Texas Job Type Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term) Job Description Agency Instructor I - South Texas 2 positions to be filled Temporary/Casual Position Within 300 Miles of Brownsville, TX $40.00 per hour 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. + Four 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. + 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: + 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. 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. + 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 is a wage position established to accommodate a temporary organizational need. As such, TEEX does not guarantee any set number of hours or length of employment in this role. + Candidates must reside within 300 miles of Brownsville, TX. Essential Duties, Tasks, and Percentages: Classroom Instruction - 80% + Instructs courses and provides technical assistance when needed. + Prepares training materials, training aids, and/or equipment prior to course. + Ensures classrooms are ready for participants. + Ensures concerned parties, points of contacts, host organization, agencies, are contacted and notified of schedules, locations, and times. + Ensures participants have achieved terminal objectives of the course. + Ensures training materials, training aids, and classrooms are secured upon completion of the course. Program Support - 20% + Ensures class documentation is completed in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with Division Guidance, Agency and Contractual requirements (if applicable). + Assists the Training Manager/Coordinator with Customer Interactions. + Assists in the marketing of Division programs and events to potential customers and students. + Ensures requests for travel and post travel claim documentation are completed in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with Division and Agency guidance. Additional Program/Division Responsibilities: + Participates in professional development opportunities. + Involvement with Agency Initiatives (CoP’s, etc.) + Maintains and safeguards assigned divisional equipment and property. + Maintains a clean and neat appearance. + Maintains orderly and clean workspace. + Performs other duties as assigned. 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.