Heavy Equipment Operator Instructor (PT)

Posting Details

Classification Information

FLSA Non-Exempt

Position Information

Position Title Heavy Equipment Operator Instructor (PT) Position Number PF2-HEOI Position Type Part Time Leave Format Faculty Shift As required to support the program. Supervisor Title Director of Yadkin Center Location All Locations Job Description - Summary

Surry Community College is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator instructor to deliver classroom and hands-on instruction to adult learners enrolled in workforce training programs. This position focuses on teaching safe and effective operation of heavy equipment and preparing students for employment in the construction industry.

Flexible schedule to include day, afternoon, evening, or weekend classes based on program needs.

This role is well-suited for retired or semi-retired heavy equipment operators who are interested in sharing their professional experience, mentoring students, and contributing to helping train the future workforce.

This position supports short-term workforce training designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in construction and related fields.

• Part-time, non-benefited position
• Instructional support and orientation provided
• Teaching experience not required

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in heavy equipment operation (e.g., dozers, excavators, dump truck)
• Teach construction safety, OSHA standards, and jobsite practices
• Demonstrate basic equipment maintenance and inspection
• Promote a positive, respectful, and supportive learning environment

General Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and must meet the requirements listed below that represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to be successful. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and write as applicable to subject area.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries and/or complaints from students, internal staff, or members of the college community.
• Ability to effectively present information to students, internal staff, or members of the college community.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to apply mathematical operations required to tabulate student scores.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of information.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Understanding of and commitment to the unique nature and role of the College and to the philosophy of the community college system.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2-3 years of hands-on experience operating heavy equipment (e.g., dozer, excavator, dump truck) in a construction or industrial setting
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License
• Relevant industry experience in heavy equipment operation
• Knowledge of construction safety and equipment practices

Preferred Qualifications

• NCCER, OSHA, or related industry certifications
• Prior teaching or training experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Established for each curriculum program. Contact Director for specifics.

Physical Demands

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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10± pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Position Budget Information

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number SFP947 Proposed Start Date 08/17/2026 Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date 05/22/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

For information about this position, please contact Doug Underwood, Director of Yadkin Center, at 336-386-3584 or underwoodd@surry.edu.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Surry Website

• Mount Airy News

• Employment Security Commission

• NCCCS Website

• Winston - Salem Journal

• Job Board (Ex: Monster)

• Personal Referral

• Other

• Indeed

• • If 'other', please list where you learned of the position.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcript 1
• Other Document
• Certificate/Diploma/License