Adjunct Faculty: Heavy Equipment Operator

College: South Louisiana Community College

Department: Workforce & Economic Development

Sub department: Workforce & Economic Development

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Adjunct

Salary: $35/hr; up to 29 hours/week

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Work Habits (40%)
Conducts theoretical and technical training classes for commercial vehicles using established training materials to present formal class training exercises, simulation, lab work, and practical applications for classes in heavy equipment (tractor, excavator, dozer, etc.)
Provides hands-on training un advanced applications, training, and test preparations in equipment inspection, skill maneuvers, and operator skills.
Uses established training materials to present training exercises and practice in preparing students to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle.
Provides training in policy and procedures in compliance with all local, state and federal regulations applying to heave equipment such as OSHA and NCCER, and required to stay current by researching new regulations annually.
Maintains a safe and secure classroom/lab/training field environment conducive to effective learning.
Evaluate and review students' progress in attaining goals and objectives.

Institutional Support (30%)
Prepare and provide course syllabi and instructional materials to students.
Assist with the retention of program students.
Maintain competency and knowledge of current practices and trends in the heavy equipment industry.
Utilize technology to access data, maintain records (testing, grades, etc.), generate reports, communicate with others and facilitate learning.
Responsible for follow-up data of students within the assigned program(s) of instruction such as student attendance, IBCs earned and student completions.
Maintain program equipment; requests adequate equipment, submits quotes for repairs and consumable supplies in a timely manner to support program instruction.
Partner with business and industry, including participating in advisory committee meetings, to promote the heavy equipment operator program.
Remains current in academic program or program discipline, including attending professional conferences and maintaining licensure, certification, or continuing education requirements where appropriate.
Perform other duties as required/assigned.

Behavioral Standards (20%)
Ability to communicate verbally in a professional manner with colleagues, students, potential students, and alumni.
Maintain student discipline through effective classroom management.
Expected to plan, organize, and teach in a manner that encourages collaborative teamwork and ethical values aligning with the school's mission, vision, and institutional values.
Adheres to all laws pertaining to disclosure of student records.
Adheres to all applicable Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) and SoLAcc policies.

Team Relations (10%)
Be available to students via email, phone and/or personal conferences. The method of contact and hours of availability should be clearly communicated to supervisors and to students through the course materials.
Attend departmental meetings as necessary.
Participates in departmental activities where appropriate.
Fulfill professional assignments in accordance with SoLAcc calendar and contractual obligations.

Required Education: 

High School Diploma

Required Experience: 

Five (5) years of heavy equipment operator experience.
NCCER Core certification within the first 90 days of employment.
OSHA certification within the first 90 days of employment.
Basic knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance.
Must be able to properly demonstrate how to safely operate heave equipment and perform safety checks.

Required Licenses or Certifications: 

Valid, unencumbered driver's license

Preferred Education: 

Associate Degree

Preferred Experience: 

Eight (8) years of heavy equipment operator experience

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, South Louisiana Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background and drug screen are required as a condition of employment. South Louisiana Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. South Louisiana Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.