Heavy Equipment Operator Instructor

MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM • Evans, GA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Washington County Community College invites applications for a full-time Heavy Equipment Operations Instructor position, with teaching responsibilities beginning in mid-August 2026. The position involves delivering instruction in both classroom and hands-on settings, including indoor and outdoor classes, shop work, and off-site construction projects. Teaching responsibilities include both day and evening classes, with a workload of 22 contact hours. The academic year runs from mid-August through mid-May. Faculty responsibilities include, but are not limited to, curriculum development and revision, classroom and laboratory instruction, active collaboration with the Department Chair, and ensuring effective course scheduling and delivery. Additional duties include compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, as well as Maine Community College System (MCCS) and WCCC policies and procedures; student academic advising; participation in student recruitment activities; program accreditation assessment and evaluation; professional development; maintaining contact with students outside the classroom; and maintaining compliance with program standards. The successful candidate will be expected to utilize Brightspace or other Learning Management Systems to support and enhance student learning. The position requires a flexible schedule, including availability for both day and evening instruction. Faculty are also expected to cultivate and maintain collaborative relationships with educational institutions and external stakeholders to support program growth and student success. This position begins in August 2026 and is part of the Maine Education Association Faculty bargaining unit. The academic year consists of two 16-week semesters for a total of 32 weeks, concluding in May. Faculty generally have 9 to 10 weeks off during the summer months. While the work schedule follows the academic calendar, salary and benefits are paid over a 52-week period, providing continuous compensation and benefits coverage throughout the year.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of teaching or industry training experiences.
• Strong background in operating heavy equipment.
• Current state and national certifications.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to student success and supporting diverse learners.

Nice To Haves

• Certified as a Maine Truck Driving Instructor (CDL).
• Active heavy equipment operator employment certifications and/or trainings.
• Knowledge of Medium/Heavy Duty Truck standards.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Prior teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Delivering instruction in both classroom and hands-on settings, including indoor and outdoor classes, shop work, and off-site construction projects.
• Teaching day and evening classes.
• Curriculum development and revision.
• Classroom and laboratory instruction.
• Active collaboration with the Department Chair.
• Ensuring effective course scheduling and delivery.
• Compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, as well as Maine Community College System (MCCS) and WCCC policies and procedures.
• Student academic advising.
• Participation in student recruitment activities.
• Program accreditation assessment and evaluation.
• Professional development.
• Maintaining contact with students outside the classroom.
• Maintaining compliance with program standards.
• Utilizing Brightspace or other Learning Management Systems to support and enhance student learning.
• Cultivating and maintaining collaborative relationships with educational institutions and external stakeholders to support program growth and student success.

Benefits

• 100% employer paid health, dental and life insurance for employees (spouse/domestic partner/dependent coverage also available).
• Vision insurance.
• Choice between Maine Public Employees Retirement System or TIAA CREF.
• Annually 2 personal days.
• 9 sick days.
• Professional development.
• Free tuition within the Maine Community College System for employee, spouse, and qualifying dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed