Position Title: Heavy Equipment Operations Program and Instruction Coordinator

Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Director of Postsecondary and Workforce Education

Qualifications:  

Required: 

•  5+ years experience operating heavy equipment with a strong background in safety and maintenance in a construction-oriented environment
• Minimum of 1-3 years experience mentoring and/or training within the field of Heavy Equipment Operations
• OSHA Construction Industry Certification
• Strong knowledge of industry needs and standards
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships within the industry
• Ability to maintain a high degree of flexibility with scheduling to accommodate the needs of students and businesses
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred:

• Experience developing training programs
• CDL Class A/B License
• Strong professional network within the industry

Responsibilities:  

The performance responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to the following:  

• Instruct students in rules and regulations, equipment inspection, the safe operation of Heavy Equipment, and skills and knowledge associated with the trade.
• Develop, revise, and implement the curriculum as it pertains to the  

instructional area in accordance with established guidelines and format.  

• Develop, revise, and implement instructional activities and materials to  support the curriculum.
• Provide a safe learning environment
• Assist the Administration in designing, updating and implementing training programs and customized job training that meet industry needs and standards
• Collaborate with industry Occupational Advisory Council to seek recommendations for program and curriculum improvements, safety improvements and standards and equipment updates and purchases.

• Maintain instructional equipment and provide for repairs as needed, in collaboration with the Secondary Heavy Equipment program.

• Prepare lesson plans

• Maintain daily attendance records

• Assess student learning on a regular basis; maintain reports and training records

• Utilize a variety of instructional delivery methods in order to motivate students and promote learning and engagement

• Develop and maintain appropriate classroom management strategies

• Provide job placement information and assistance to students

• Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Instructor scheduling
  • Daily logistics and planning
  • Mentor/train new instructors

• Submit purchase requisitions for approval of necessary operational supplies, equipment and repairs

• Maintain appropriate communication with the department with all operational matters pertaining to the training program

• Assist with marketing and advertising to help grow the program

• Recruit, interview and submit new applicants for enrollment into the program

• Generate new leads and sign new clients for company customized training

• Maintain positive public image and relationships with business, industry and general public

• Represent LCTI at events as necessary

• Other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Maintain a professional attitude and appearance.
• Model a sound work ethic and regular attendance.

Physical Requirements of Job:  

MEASURED IN TERMS OF FREQUENCY  

Not At All Occasionally Frequently Constantly   0 1 – 33% 34 – 66% 67 – 100%  

LIFTING:  

 Up to 10lbs: Occasionally 

11 to 20 lbs: Occasionally  

 Beyond 20lbs: Occasionally  

BODY MOVEMENTS:  

 Bend/Stoop: Occasionally  

 Climb: Occasionally  

 Kneel: Occasionally  

 Push: Occasionally  

 Pull: Occasionally  

Twisting: Constantly  

 Standing: Constantly  

 Sitting: Constantly  

 Walking: Constantly  

Terms of Employment: 

Length of Work Year full time: Twelve (12) months  

Evaluation:  

Performance shall be evaluated by the Director of Postsecondary and Workforce  Education or a designee of Lehigh Career & Technical Institute.  

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or  without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to  inform the LCTI of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required. 

LCTI is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service  organization  

Lehigh Career and Technical Institute is a vocational education public school. It is part of Lehigh Career and Technical Institute (District). Lehigh Career and Technical Institute has an enrollment of 220 students in grades 09-12.

Lehigh Career and Technical Institute (District) is a specialized public school district located in Lehigh County with 1 school, 91 teachers and 220 students. Total Revenue is $34,004,000 and is trending flat. Lehigh Career and Technical Institute (District) spends $119,477 per student per year on instruction.