Wage Agency Instructor - CDL​/Heavy Equipment

Job Title

Wage Agency Instructor - CDL/Heavy Equipment

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

Infrastructure Training And Safety Institute

$45.00 hourly

Mesquite, Texas

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

$45.00 per hour

Temporary/Casual Staff

Within 40 miles of Mesquite, Texas

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.

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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