Equipment Operation Instructor

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

This position is located in Winnemucca. Incumbent provides training for all employees within the District III area. The Equipment Operator Instructor manages training schedules conducts observations on traffic control work zone set up. Flagger and equipment training performs daily/weekly/monthly yard inspections and investigates personal injury and vehicle crashes and assists with associated paperwork. Incumbent provides new hire orientation safety training and serves as a third-party certifier for CDL holders. Incumbent is also responsible for maintaining training records for all personnel including driving records physical examinations and equipment training and frequently works with other District III Equipment Operator Instructors and Training Officer on assigned projects. This position may require working alternate shifts and outside of traditional business hours. The hours for this position are subject to change depending on the needs of the appointing authority.

Under general supervision Equipment Operation Instructors provide training in the safe operation and preventive maintenance of highway maintenance and other equipment provide other job related training and maintain training records.

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience operating a variety of complex highway construction and maintenance equipment; OR three years of experience as Highway Maintenance Worker III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Instruct personnel in the safe operation and preventive maintenance of a wide variety of highway maintenance equipment in order to reduce the incident of injury to employees and the likelihood of damage to equipment maintain the appearance and efficient operation of equipment and certify personnel on the equipment upon achieving proficiency.

Coordinate training schedules with other district personnel; secure appropriate training aids such as equipment operation manuals and audiovisual and exam materials; provide classroom instruction followed by hands-on training; and test employee knowledge and skill through written exams and observation of employees through proficiency checks while operating equipment.

Provide instruction in traffic control and new employee orientation as mandated by the agency; assist employees in obtaining a commercial drivers license through classroom instruction by teaching driving skills authorizing physical vouchers and administering and certifying the driving skills portion of the commercial drivers license examination; conduct the employees Right to Know training in accordance with the federal hazardous materials handling regulations and ensure access to the material safety data sheets.

Conduct safety inspections of maintenance stations yards work zones and equipment and work with crew supervisors to abate violations relative to unsafe storage of hazardous materials equipment and work methods.

Investigate vehicle personal injury and property damage accidents involving agency personnel and/or vehicles by collecting and reviewing accident reports completed by supervisory personnel for consistency and accuracy setting up safety review committees to review the accidents and making recommendations to supervisory personnel that may reduce or prevent future accidents.

Maintain training files for maintenance personnel which reflect equipment training received; maintain and update records of training provisional operator or certified operator status; maintain employee driving records; and track status of physical examinations required of employees who posses a commercial drivers license.

Review audiovisual training aids and written material supplied by manufacturers for applicability to current training curriculum; assemble materials and prepare lessons appropriate for training as required by the agency; attend training schools and seminars to upgrade knowledge of technology and equipment and improve training skills.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Working knowledge of: operation and maintenance of equipment used in highway maintenance and construction; accepted safety precautions associated with equipment operation.

General knowledge of: principles methods and materials used in classroom instruction.

Ability to: read and understand equipment operation and maintenance manuals agency policy and procedure and accident reports; prepare instructional materials reports and recommendations; speak clearly and effectively to large groups; maintain accurate records.

RECRUITER CONTACT INFORMATION: Kristen Burke at

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race color national origin religion or belief age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy domestic partnership genetic information (GINA) or compensation and/or wages.

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