Heavy Equipment Operations Program & 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.

Lehigh Career & Technical Institute

Pennsylvania’s largest career and technical school. Founded in 1971, LCTI each year provides more than 45 skills-based programs of study, as well as academic instruction for about 2,700 students from 10 of Lehigh County’s public high schools. LCTI also offers industry-relevant training and credentials for adults working in the Lehigh Valley and beyond. The school’s state-of-the-art facilities encompass 450,000 square feet on a 47-acre campus in the Schnecksville section of North Whitehall Township. Visit lcti.org for more information about LCTI.