CDL​/Heavy Equipment Instructor

CLOSING DATE:
Until Filled

POSITION TITLE: CDL/Heavy Equipment Instructor

LOCATION:
Sitting Bull College, Fort Yates, ND

SALARY:
Full-time Faculty

SUPERVISION:
Dean of Academics

Responsible for providing instruction and supervision of work experience activities of students enrolled in the CDL and Heavy Equipment programs.

• Prepare and implement lesson plans for the CDL and Heavy Equipment Programs.
• Promote and recruit students into the CDL and Heavy Equipment programs.
• Maintain various reports such as attendance, grades, and other reports as required.
• Evaluate student performance and assign appropriate grades. Participate in student assessment activities.
• Establish and monitor a work based learning plan for each student and ensure they complete the appropriate amount of on the road, on the simulator, and in class training.
• Update and maintain curriculum to meet DOT and NCCER standards. Update and maintain course syllabi as needed.
• Counsel and advise students enrolled in the CDL and Heavy Equipment programs. Maintain advisee file for each student.
• Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and simulator equipment.
• Maintain and keep inventory of department equipment.
• Must communicate effectively with others.
• Attend all scheduled college functions and meetings as required.
• Provide friendly, helpful customer service to students, clients and visitors.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean of Academics.

• Must have and maintain a Class A CDL.
• Must be eligible for State Career and Technical Education certification.
• Minimum of five years of industry experience and working knowledge of: over the road driving and safe operation of equipment including pre-trip inspections and air brakes, maintaining logbooks and hours of service, and handling of hazardous materials and freight; fundamental skills and knowledge to operate scrapers, bulldozers, off-road dump trucks, all-terrain forklifts, skid loaders, backhoes, wheel loaders, excavators, and motor graders including experience with and knowledge of grade reading, laser levels, equipment maintenance, soils and compaction, site layout, and safety.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Have knowledge and experience working with federal and tribal programs.

New hires are subject to Tribal background check and pre-employment drug/alcohol testing. Must be drug and alcohol free.

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