Workforce & Economic Development Instructor Heavy Equipment Operator

Salary: $55000 to $65000 depending on experience

Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Generous leave: Annual personal sick and floating holiday.

Secure your future with a district paid retirement plan.

Prioritize your wellness with our district paid health and dental plan for employees.

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Accelerator Campus Manager

SALARY RANGE: Salary

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

CONTRACT: 12 Month

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION: Yes

TRAVEL: 5%

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Strengthen businesses and workforce readiness by providing high-quality safety training heavy equipment instruction and industry services designed to reduce risk improve skills and support safe efficient operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Deliver engaging hands-on training in the following areas:

• Large Wheel Loaders
• Small Wheel Loaders
• Backhoes
• Skid Steers
• Motor Graders
• Dozers
• Rough Terrain Forklifts
• Aerial Lifts
• Excavators
• Cranes
• Operator Qualifications (OQ) & Evaluations
• Polyfusion
• Other topics as requested by clients

1. Design develop and deliver customized safety training programs across classroom simulator online and on-site environments.
2. Deliver training as scheduled; some travel required.
3. Teach proper equipment operation safety best practices and maintenance procedures.
4. Maintain understanding of current safety regulations industry standards and training methodologies.
5. Research and apply updated training curriculum delivery methods and safety practices.
6. Assist in defining short- and long-term goals for program advancement.
7. Support curriculum development schedules as assigned.
8. Identify equipment needs and ensure tools simulators and training equipment are maintained and operational.
9. Participate in professional development opportunities to remain current with industry standards and bring additional training possibilities to clients in Autry Techs district.
10. Deliver training and services that meet client-specific needs and maintain strong customer relationships.
11. Follow up on customer concerns and report issues to supervisor.
12. Identify new clients and opportunities and communicate them to supervisor.
13. Maintain relationships with key safety organizations and industry partners.
14. Promote a positive workforce development image through effective communication and public relations efforts.
15. Maintain accurate records reports attendance and client documentation.
16. Assist in maintaining consistent quality across facilities and training spaces.
17. Stay informed of laws regulations and policies affecting safety programs and equipment training.
18. Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Associate degree in a related technical industrial or safety field or equivalent combination of education and industry experience required. NCCER credential preferred. Industry certifications in heavy equipment operation and/or safety preferred. Operator Qualifications (OQ) a plus. Competent Person Excavation is preferred.

SKILLS:

• Self-starter with strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
• Technology savvy; able to deliver training in classroom simulator and online environments.
• Highly organized and capable of coordinating logistics projects equipment and program needs.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors clients and the public.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three years experience in manufacturing construction or heavy equipment environments highly desirable.

PHYSICAL FACTORS:

• Position is based in Enid OK
• Physical demands include bending stooping kneeling crawling pushing pulling reaching handling finger dexterity feeling hearing near and far acuity depth perception field of vision (naturally or with correction) isolation and eye-hand coordination. Ability to lift up to 50 100 lbs as needed.
• Ability to operate and climb on/off heavy equipment. Position requires work indoor and outdoor various conditions. May be exposed to dust dirt noise and vibration.
• Perform under stress when confronted with emergency critical unusual or dangerous situations or situations in which working with speed and sustained attention are critical aspects of the job.

DISCLAIMER: The responsibilities and duties outlined above are representative and may not capture every task that may be assigned. The scope of the role may evolve based on organizational needs. This job description does not constitute a contract and is subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the districts policies and expectations.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: Autry Technology Center does not discriminate on the basis of race color sex pregnancy gender national origin religion disability veteran status sexual orientation age or genetic information.

Required Experience:

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