Heavy Equipment Operator Instructor (CC#822

POSITION INFORMATION

• Baker Technical Institute (an operating division of the Baker School District) is currently seeking a candidate for the position of Heavy Equipment Operator Instructor
• 1.0 FTE Full-time position;
  Position to begin as soon as possible.

• Valid ODL in good standing with no restrictions. A CDL is preferred but not required.
• Experience instructing others on how to operate equipment preferred. Placement on salary schedule is based upon instruction/teaching experience.
• Experience as a heavy equipment operator.

• Able to use a wide variety of teaching methods to promote learning.
• Intermediate knowledge of general maintenance and OSHA safety requirements with regard to equipment and job sites.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational/motivational skills.
• Ability to engage the student in decision-making, reasoning, and problem-solving.
• Shall have exhibited an earnest desire to work with students in order to provide them the opportunity to develop to their fullest capacity.
• Able to perform normal duties with minimal supervision.

• Instruct heavy equipment operation, safety, and basic maintenance to students in the Pacific Northwest and surrounding region. Instruction will utilize both simulators and actual equipment.
• Establishes the concern for the safety and general welfare of the student.
• Works collaboratively with BTI management and other instructors to improve the overall program and the student experience.
• To build and support an environment in which students can gain self-esteem and develop a positive self-image.
• Maintains a positive attitude toward performing job duties and in working with other staff members.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of complex tasks.
• Assists in the recruitment of new students and coordinates efforts to secure employment for graduating students.
• Addresses instructors and student(s) issues and concerns, documents resolution, and notifies management in a timely manner.
• Orders supplies and equipment.

• Must be sufficiently mobile to work in a classroom and/or outdoor environment with vehicles/equipment and students daily.
• This position requires the incumbent to have communication capabilities via cell phone technology.
• Position additionally requires frequent travel and some work during evenings and some weekends.

• Successful applicant will be placed on the BTI Wage Schedule based on instructing/teaching experience. Range $34.41 to $40.56 per hour. Employees will be compensated at time and a half for working beyond 40 hours in one week from Sunday at 12:00 AM to Saturday at 11:59 PM.
• Employees required to carry a cell phone for work purposes, as determined by their immediate supervisor, will be provided a separate cell phone stipend agreement of $75 per month.
• Baker School District 5J offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with multiple choices available to employees. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, long term care, tax-deferred retirement savings plans, and more.
• Additional Benefits Include for a 1.0 FTE Employee:
• 11 paid holidays
• 17 paid vacation days per year
• 3 paid Personal Leave Days
• Sick Leave Accrual - one hour for every 30 hours worked.

It is the district's policy to provide veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law.

During the application process, a veteran will need to submit the following:

• Copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215). OR
• Proof of receiving a non-service connected pension from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs.
• Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter.

Baker School District is an equal opportunity educator and employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, veterans' status, familial status, genetic information, disability, culture and/or financial status.