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Heavy Equipment Operator 9 Month Instructor

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Heavy Equipment Operator 9 Month Instructor

Salary

$0.00 Monthly

Location

Walker, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

214203

Department

Northshore Technical Community College

Opening Date

10/23/2025

Closing Date

10/31/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

Heavy Equipment Operator 9 Month Instructor

Livingston Campus

Job Announcement

Northshore Technical Community College is accepting applications for a full-time, unclassified 9-month instructor position domiciled at the Livingston Campus.

This is a grant-funded position. Should the grant funds no longer be available and an alternate funding source is not determined, then the position will be terminated.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with preference being given to those received on or before October 26, 2025.

All applicants are subject to a background check, in accordance with NTCC Policy HR-020, a criminal history check will be conducted on all new hires. NTCC participates in the federal E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.

Please apply please submit:(1)a letter of application,(2)a resume and(3)official transcript (no copies, will accept e-scripts) For a transcript to be considered official, it must be sent directly from the school/college/university to Human Resources at the following address or email:

Attention: Hiring Manager

Northshore Technical Community College

65556 Centerpoint Boulevard

Lacombe, LA 70445

Telephone number: 985-545-1262

Email: [email protected]

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:High School Diploma or GED and 5-8 years of Heavy Equipment Operator experience.

Preferred: Associates Degree

SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Must be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form. Must have the ability to follow instructions and prepare accurate paperwork. Must maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials. Must have skills in classroom technology – computer skills, projectors, etc. Must establish and maintain effective working relationships. Knowledge of and ability to follow College policies and procedures. Knowledge of trends, developments, new technologies affecting the Computer Information Systems program. Knowledge of curriculum and program development. Knowledge of public relations/marketing practices and methods. Skill in instructing students from diverse cultures and/or backgrounds. Skill in using authentic assessment to evaluate students’ needs and progress. Skill in integrating technology into curriculum and other educational services. Ability to multi-task and organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with an attention to detail. Ability to work independently while contributing to team environment. Ability to analyze problems, identifies solutions, and takes appropriate actions to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes. Ability to teach effectively utilizing a variety of instructional methodologies including lecture, lab work, hands on instruction, and other instructional methods and update instructional methods and materials and apply research studies in classroom, and lab settings.

2.Equipment Used:Personal Computer and other equipment associated with a general office environment (copier, telephone, fax, etc.)

3.Software Used:A variety of word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and presentation software. Student information systems as well as online instruction modules.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Teaching responsibilities are typically performed in a classroom/lab environment with the employee intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling for three (3) – four (4) continuous hours at a time. The employee frequently lifts lightweight objects up to 50lbs. The work is performed in campus buildings and outdoors where the employee is occasionally exposed to cold or inclement weather. The exposure to dirt, dust, grease, machinery with moving parts, chemicals, and fumes is possible in the laboratory environment. The ability to distinguish colors is required for purposes of electrical wiring.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Alternative or combined skills in understanding, counseling, and/or influencing people are important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing behavior; and, skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed under general supervision in a typical classroom or laboratory setting with appropriate climate controls. Skills training will be done on heavy equipment located outside in varied weather conditions, including but not limited to, direct sun, winter weatherconditions, heat, rain, etc. Exposure to noise, dust, grease, fumes, gases, toxic chemicals, solvents and electrical energy.

Job Specification

Responsible for providing instructional services in the area of Heavy Equipment Operator. Conducts theoretical and technical training classes for commercial vehicles, providing theory, simulations, and practical applications for classes in heavy equipment (dozers, excavators, etc.). Partners with Business and Industry to promote the Heavy Equipment Operator program

Job Duties and Other Information

RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Instructional/Teaching Performance

+ Utilize innovative, effective, and equitable teaching techniques

+ Follow course syllabi and outlines

+ Uses established training materials to present training exercises and practice in preparing students to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle

+ Provides hands-on training in advanced applications, training and testing preparations in equipment inspection, skill maneuvers and operator skills

+ Maintain time on task

+ Receive favorable student evaluations of instruction

+ Meet deadlines related to this function

+ Program Coordination/Instructional Development

+ Develop Curriculum Guides, course syllabi and outlines, and other instructional materials

+ Prepare course offering schedule based on Curriculum Guides

+ Participate in curriculum meetings

+ Meet all deadlines related to this function

+ Program/Instructional Management

+ Maintain an active advisory committee with required composition of membership, and hold a minimum of two meetings annually

+ Maintain appropriate student records, i.e. grades, attendance, placement, completion, and licensure statistics (if applicable), etc.

+ Meet all deadlines related to this function

+ School or Classroom Management

+ Practice appropriate safety precautions

+ Maintain student discipline

+ Meet all deadlines related to this function

+ Maintain accountability of all assigned books, equipment, and supplies

+ Student Guidance/Advising Activities

+ Provide career counseling and academic advising

+ Follow Curriculum Guides in scheduling to ensure timely completion of a program of studies

+ Serve special populations

+ Make appropriate referrals to students with special needs

+ Maintain appropriate number of students in class and in program

+ Meet all deadlines related to this function

+ College and/or Community Services

+ Participate in recruitment activities, i.e. career fairs, etc.

+ Maintain program accreditation/certification or program licensure requirements

+ Provide service to the College that may include some of the following activities:

+ Sponsor student organizations

+ Serve on or chair committees

+ Conduct or coordinate teaching consultant activities

+ Facilitate workshops

+ Teaching consultant activities

+ Teach continuing education or customized industry courses

+ Provide routine equipment maintenance

+ Initiate and write new program proposals

+ Serve on College committees as required

+ Provide service to the community that may include:

+ Participate in health fairs

+ Participate in charity or community activities

+ Meet all deadlines related to this function

+ Professional Activities, Leadership, and Service – participate in professional development activities that may include:

+ Complete coursework or degrees

+ Membership in professional organizations

+ Serve on a Board or in an Office of professional association

+ Present a paper or facilitate a workshop at a professional conference

+ Participate in a Leadership Academy

+ Serve on an external institutional or program accreditation team

+ Participate in industry visits

+ Exemplify Leadership role on NTCC or LCTCS Committees, Faculty Council, etc.

+ Meet all deadlines related to this function

+ Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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