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Center for Employment Training

Instructor - Heavy Equipment Operator Program

27 days ago

Santa Maria

Job Description Under the supervision of the Center Director, the Heavy Equipment Operator Program Instructor is responsible for providing high-quality, hands-on training and classroom instruction to students. The instructor will deliver curriculum that meets industry standards, assess student progress, and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines in the following program competencies: Safety and Orientation to the Trade, Basic Operation, Class A CDL Training, Forklifts, Loaders, Backhoes, Dump Trucks, Basic Computer Skills, and Job Preparedness. Provides administrative support as required and participates in planning and coordinating student activities; participates in promoting the CET mission and initiatives and in the accomplishment of the organization’s goals. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (May include, but not limited to, the following): • Knowledge of and must have a “Train-the-Trainer course., • Provides direct instruction using a variety of techniques and approaches — lecture, small group, individualized hands-on training, etc.—on a daily basis. This includes the use of technology, equipment, tools, and materials, as appropriate., • Integrates academic and occupational competencies, including VESL support, as needed, knowledge, and attitudes into lesson plans., • Demonstrates effective teaching methods and techniques to engage all students in learning activities and may access various digitals tools and resources to enhance training., • Prepares written materials and handouts that are descriptive, well-organized and legible., • Provides job preparation, resume writing, interviewing techniques and job retention instruction., • Conducts program orientation sessions for prospective and new applicants., • Maintains a professional, well-organized and stimulating atmosphere in the classroom/shop which is conducive to learning., • Interacts with students, co-workers and supervisors in a positive, cooperative and professional manner, so as to demonstrate to students a model of expected behavior on the job. Manages student behavior in the classroom/shop., • Conducts individual advising sessions; motivates students toward greater achievement in skill work performance and in maintaining good attendance. Promotes “self-help” attitudes and positive self-images., • Evaluates students’ progress in accordance with established standards and criteria., • Conducts student follow-ups with Job (J) status students and graduates at the required intervals, and forwards information to the MIS Department., • Plans and coordinates guest speakers and industry tours that enhance employment opportunities for students., • Maintains professional relations with technical advisory committee and its members., • Collaborates with staff to assess student and program needs; works as a unit team member for the guidance and development of every student., • Maintains confidential attendance records, student files, including progress reports that may be shared with sponsoring agents, complying with all federal and state laws regarding adherence to safeguards to protect confidential student data., • Utilizes software programs to analyze, process, record, retrieve and verify statistical data, and to prepare training materials., • Researches, evaluates, selects, and orders books, instructional aids, and equipment; maintains and secures required inventory., • Assists with planning and coordinating special projects and program events; participates in student recruitment activities and other CET initiatives., • Maintains technical skill knowledge by completing continuing education courses in his/her subject area, classroom management or other courses related to teaching as required., • Attends staff development trainings as required., • Maintains good organization in the classroom or other work areas and adheres to safety standards. Conducts regular inspections of designated work areas and equipment and reports any hazardous or unsafe working conditions to their supervisor or safety committee. Works with other staff to conduct emergency disaster drills., • Responds as the campus security authority as needed during a safety, security, emergency or disaster situation as assigned., • Performs other program related duties as required. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: • Knowledge of modern Heavy Equipment Operation technology and CDL requirements., • Knowledge of principles of student advising and training methods and techniques., • Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate effectiveness of training and achievement of program goals., • Knowledge of computer equipment operations and various software programs including, word processing, database management and spreadsheet applications., • Knowledge of current safety standards related to the classroom/shop and heavy equipment operations environment., • Exhibit sensitivity to a multicultural student population., • Ability to work under pressure and exercise flexibility as needed. Act independently and exercise sound judgement; maintain confidentiality in all matters related to students., • Effective oral and written communication skills., • Ability to prepare and present reports and recommendations., • Ability to analyze system reports to ensure accuracy and determine compliance with established performance standards., • Ability to meet performance standards, and to plan and execute corrective action as needed., • Ability to ensure accurate and timely preparation of various required documentation., • Ability to establish and maintain effective cooperative relationships., • Ability to identify problems and develop creative solutions both independently and in cooperation with others., • Students and instructor are required to take a pre-employment drug test and will be placed in a random pool. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: • CET shall employ instructors who possess the academic, experiential and professional qualifications to teach, including a minimum of a High School Diploma (or its equivalent) and, • A minimum of three (3) years of industry experience, education and training in current practices of the subject area they are teaching or meets the equivalency of the minimum qualifications in the technical area of instruction., • Must two years (2) + of experience as heavy equipment operator on construction sites., • A valid California Class A or B license and valid medical certificate, • Satisfactory completion of one of the following courses may be substituted for a maximum of six months’ experience:, • Heavy Equipment Operations and Maintenance course, • Heavy Duty Equipment Operator training course, • Equipment Operator Training course, • Experience in operating a back hoe, skid steer, excavator, loader, and dump trucks., • Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their driving record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at/fault accidents or a conviction of a major moving violation such as DUI., • Applicants should be skilled in safety and can competently operate heavy equipment. CET is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and it is our policy to be in compliance with all federal, state and local law relative to discrimination in employment. CET follows the practice of promoting Equal Employment Opportunity. Company DescriptionCET’s Mission The mission of CET, an economic and community development corporation, is to promote human development and education by providing people with marketable skills training and supportive services that contribute to self-sufficiency. CET’s Commitment We are driven to help those who want a better life get the skills needed for meaningful work. CET’s job training programs teach marketable skills to people of all educational levels and backgrounds, especially those most in need. In addition to teaching trade skills in growing fields, we provide supportive services and job placement assistance. Everyone deserves the dignity of self-sufficiency. We believe in a hand-up, not a hand-out. We want to help lift people out of poverty and into a brighter future.CET’s Mission\r\nThe mission of CET, an economic and community development corporation, is to promote human development and education by providing people with marketable skills training and supportive services that contribute to self-sufficiency.\r\n\r\nCET’s Commitment\r\nWe are driven to help those who want a better life get the skills needed for meaningful work. CET’s job training programs teach marketable skills to people of all educational levels and backgrounds, especially those most in need. In addition to teaching trade skills in growing fields, we provide supportive services and job placement assistance.\r\n\r\nEveryone deserves the dignity of self-sufficiency. We believe in a hand-up, not a hand-out. We want to help lift people out of poverty and into a brighter future.

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