Corpus Christi, TX
Brownsville, TX
Full time
R-097264
Job Title
Agency Instructor I - Heavy Equipment Operations
Agency
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Department
ITSI Transportation & Heavy Equipment
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Agency Instructor I - Heavy Equipment Operations
$5,833.34 per month
2 Full-Time Positions
Telecommuter (Must reside in counties listed below)
The Role at a Glance
The Agency Instructor I, under direction, assists in training various specialty skilled and/or semi-skilled courses within the TEEX Workforce Development Programs at the Coastal Bend Occupational Advanced Skills Training (COAST) in Corpus Christi, Texas and the RGV Advanced Manufacturing Hub (RAM) in Brownsville, Texas. 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 provides training in Brownsville, TX and Corpus Christi, TX. Candidates must reside in one of the following counties: Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy.
This position reports to the Training Manager, Transportation & Heavy Equipment.
Qualifications of the Role
High School Diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five 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.
Two years of adult education and/or training.
Due to the location of course facilitation, applicants must reside in any of the following counties to be considered: Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Cameron, Duval, Hidalgo, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Starr, and Willacy.
Must have a valid motor vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
Must have a valid Class A Commercials Driver's license (CDL).
Equivalency: Will consider three years of related experience (Listed Above) with an Associate's Degree in applicable field from an accredited college or university OR one year of related experience (Listed Above) with a Bachelor's Degree in applicable field from an accredited college or university. All experience must include two years of adult education and/or training.
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
Medical, dental, vision, life- and long-term disability insurance through The Texas A&M System (http://www.tamus.edu/benefits/) . TEEX contributes to employee health and basic life premiums. Family enrollment is available.
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
12-15 paid holidays per year.
Paid vacation and sick leave.
Wellness programs and release time.
Access to online learning platforms.
Educational reimbursement assistance and release time.
Leadership development programs
TEEX Employer Notices (https://teex.org/teex-employer-notices/) Military Crosswalk Info
Applications must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Not doing so could result in an incomplete submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is an internationally recognized leader in emergency response training, workforce training and technical assistance. Last year, TEEX served more than 138,000 people from every U.S. state and territory and 131 countries worldwide.
Major TEEX programs include Fire and Emergency Services, Infrastructure and Safety, Law Enforcement and Protective Services and Business and Cyber Solutions . TEEX operates a comprehensive emergency preparedness campus with some of the world's top training facilities, including the Brayton Fire Training Field, Disaster City® and the Emergency Operations Training Center. Additionally, TEEX is home to state-of-the-art facilities for training in public utilities, law enforcement and unexploded ordnance. For cybersecurity training, TEEX has built a fully-mobile Cyber Training and Exercise Range that simulates cyberattacks, providing a hands-on experience not often seen in cyber exercises.
As part of the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium and home to the National Emergency Response and Recovery Training Center, TEEX has also been a leader in homeland security training since 1998, providing federally funded homeland security training and exercises for communities across the nation.
Beyond training and technical assistance, the agency also sponsors two statewide response teams, Texas A&M Task Force 1 (TX-TF1) and Texas A&M Public Works Response Team (TX-PWRT). While TX-TF1, an elite urban search and rescue team, provides emergency response personnel and resources during disasters , TX-PWRT restores public utilities such as water, gas and electricity after disasters.
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
If you need assistance in applying for this job, please call (979) 458-6801 or email employment@teex.tamu.edu .
