Workforce Trainer - Highway Safety

Texas State Technical College • Harlingen, TX

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About The Position

This position is an entry point for a pool of qualified applicants who may be selected for anticipated part-time, temporary positions working under the guidance of the Texas State Technical College Corporate College. Instructors may develop customized training curricula and/or provide workforce development and industrial training for clients.

The instructor develops and delivers instruction for a variety of educational projects, including continuing education, apprenticeships, contract and industrial training, special training projects, and international programs. The position also requires completing documentation such as grades and performing other duties as assigned. Workload and the time spent on essential functions vary and are ultimately determined by the supervisor.

This is a part-time, statewide workforce training position. Instructors may travel extensively throughout Texas to deliver training at employer worksites, educational facilities, campuses, conference locations, and other designated locations. Schedules vary according to employer and workforce development needs and may include daytime, evening, or occasional weekend assignments. The role involves delivering training in workplace and classroom settings, transporting instructional materials and equipment, and working with participants from diverse backgrounds and adapting instruction to different audiences and environments.

Candidates must have relevant industry experience related to the training topic, including practical experience working in or around active roadway work zones and an understanding of hazards associated with highway construction, maintenance, and traffic management. Instructional experience with workforce training, safety instruction, or on-the-job training for adult learners is preferred.

Requirements

• At least two years of relevant industry experience related to the training topic.
• Practical experience working in or around active roadway work zones.
• Understanding of hazards associated with highway construction, maintenance activities, and traffic management.
• Demonstrated knowledge in at least one relevant area, such as highway safety, industrial maintenance, RCM, vibration analysis, fluid power, electrical, aviation maintenance, instrumentation/electronic control systems, welding, heavy equipment operation, telecommunications, computerized numeric controls, boiler systems, HVAC, English as a second language, building construction and repair, or other specialized manufacturing skills and experience appropriate to client demand.
• Ability to travel independently throughout Texas.
• Ability to deliver training in workplace and classroom environments and work effectively with participants from diverse professional, educational, and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, present, and facilitate activities for extended periods.
• Educational requirements vary based on the training need.
• Successful finalist must complete a criminal history background check.
• If hired, must complete federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and present acceptable original identity and work-authorization documents no later than the third day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience delivering workforce training, safety instruction, or on-the-job training for adult learners is preferred.
• Preferred certifications include OSHA 10 Construction, OSHA 30 Construction, OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer (Construction), Work Zone Safety or Traffic Control certifications (ATSSA or equivalent), TRF450 – TxDOT Roadway Illuminations and Electrical Installations, TRF453 – TxDOT Electrical Requirements for Installing Traffic Signals, TRF815 – Installation Requirements for Traffic Signal Controller Cabinets, and Highway Traffic Safety Professional (HTSP) Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate TSTC's core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service, and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students, and community members.
• Develop curricula for continuing education, apprenticeships, contract and industrial training, special training projects, international programs, and other educational projects.
• Deliver instruction for continuing education, apprenticeships, contract and industrial training, special training projects, international programs, and other educational projects.
• Complete required documentation, including grades.
• Travel throughout Texas to deliver training at designated worksites and other locations.
• Transport and use instructional materials and equipment as needed.
• Communicate safety procedures, demonstrate equipment and processes, and facilitate hands-on training activities.
• Adapt instructional delivery to different audiences, industries, and learning environments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed