Skills Instructor - Heavy Equipment Operations

Position Details

Job Title:

Skills Instructor – Heavy Equipment Operations

Job

Position Type:
Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant

Date Posted: 5/6/2026

Location:

Multiple Sites

Term of Employment:
Part‑time as needed, up to 19.5 hours per week. Not benefits eligible.

Salary Range: $22 per hour.

Hours:

As needed, can include Saturdays 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and some evenings between 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

The Heavy Equipment Operations (HEO) Skills Instructor works under the direction of the program Instructor. The Skills Instructor assists in preparing instructions and materials used during instruction, demonstrations and skills practice. The Skills Instructor works or has worked in the industry and has the ability to teach the skills of the program's industry. The HEO Skills Instructor must adhere to Pima County JTED policies and procedures as well as the prescribed dress code while at work.

• Assists the instructor with the setup of instruction, demonstration and skills rotations.
• Teaches skills lab and/or rotations to high school students.
• Works closely with the instructor to assist students in gaining skills for certification and future advanced training.
• Monitors students and assists with any questions they may have regarding instruction, demonstration and skills rotations.
• Must be able to evaluate and provide guidance to students in industry certifications related to the program.
• Ensures safe and effective use of training facilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• At least three years of work experience in a related industry.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Have minimum three years knowledge of operating heavy equipment and construction techniques.
• Proof of MMR immunization required, unless born prior to January 1, 1957.
• Negative TB test within the last year.
• Valid IVP fingerprint clearance card or ability to obtain one.
• Valid Arizona Driver License.

• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English; excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of NCCER certifications, OSHA standards.
• Knowledge of excavation work, preparing for grading surfaces and earth moving techniques.

Submit a cover letter, resume, one recent (within five years) signed professional reference letter, and a copy of current certificate(s) via the district’s online application system (). Open until filled.

Pima County JTED #11 is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, language of origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or marital status. Unless expressly superseded by controlling federal or state statutes, regulations or court decisions, this policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services and individuals with whom the Joint Board does business.