HEO Instructor/Mechanic Helper

About the Role

Provide instruction for students in the basic principles of heavy equipment operation (HEO), proper pre-start procedures, basic preventative maintenance and repair procedures to enhance heavy equipment and truck-driving operation, and safe operating practices. Instruction is intended to produce well-rounded entry-level operators and ensure the safety of participants and others on projects and in work areas. Field instruction of students is necessary to attain learning objectives of HEO course requirements.

Maintain and repair trucks, heavy equipment, and support vehicles used in the HCT program. Maintain a safe, clean work environment. Ensure the safety of self, participants, and others on maintenance and repair projects and in work areas.

Must be reliable, able to work independently with minimal supervision, and communicate effectively with individuals from many different backgrounds in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in heavy equipment operation, pre-start procedures, preventative maintenance, and safe operating practices.
• Conduct field instruction to meet HEO course learning objectives.
• Maintain and repair trucks, heavy equipment, and support vehicles.
• Ensure a safe and clean work environment for all participants.
• Prepare repair and maintenance documentation and file related reports.

Requirements

• Verifiable experience as a heavy equipment operator on a variety of machines such as motor graders, dozers, wheel loaders, scrapers, excavators, and compactors.
• Ability to instruct students in heavy equipment operation and equipment maintenance/repair.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse student population and fellow employees, and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance and machine repairs in the field under challenging conditions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.