Wage Agency Instructor - Heavy Equipment - South Texas

Job Description

Wage Agency Instructor - South Texas

$45.00 per hour

2 positions to be filled

Temporary/Casual Position

Within Miles of Brownsville, TX

The Role at a Glance

The Wage Agency Instructor, under direction, assists in training various specialty skilled and/or semi-skilled courses within a specified program. Utilizes knowledge of adult learning theories and learning styles to help maximize learner success and ensure overall effectiveness of the course instruction. Performs online and/or classroom instruction, field-based skills training, and/or may provide technical assistance in a specialty area. Uses a variety of media to present course material. May assist in creating new and/or updating curriculum content, when necessary, to meet learner needs.

This position reports to the Training Manager, Transportation & Heavy Equipment.

Qualifications of the Role

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Four years heavy equipment 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 motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

About Us

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.

Benefits You Can Expect from TEEX

Wage Employee Benefits

• 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.

Build Your Career

• 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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