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About The Position

Requirements

• Knowledge of heavy equipment electronics, fluid power, mechanics, diesel engine repair, service concepts, refrigeration, drive-trains and associated maintenance and repair principles as they relate to Caterpillar equipment used in the construction and mining industries.
• Knowledge of industry safety practices.
• Knowledge in power generation systems as well as electronic drive systems and similar advanced technologies are also desirable.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Associate degree or two-year technical certificate in a discipline relevant to the heavy equipment industry or technologies associated with the position.
• Experience working in or with heavy equipment in the service environment.
• Certified in the core areas or capable of achieving core certification through Caterpillar's certification process.
• Experience with heavy equipment, electrical, mechanical, fluid power, refrigeration, and diesel engine repair principles - preferably with respect to the Heavy Equipment Industry - 5 years minimum.
• State issued driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge in power generation systems as well as electronic drive systems and similar advanced technologies are also desirable.

Responsibilities

• Instructional assignment in Caterpillar courses.
• Teaching and mentoring individuals according to the standards defined by the Caterpillar ThinkBIG program and as administered through Owens State Community college.
• Maintenance and repair of heavy equipment used in the construction and mining industries including but not limited to loaders, graders, and multifunctional tracked vehicles.
• Demonstrating principles of assembly, dis-assembly and maintenance of various systems that are oftentimes complex and made up of several sub-systems.
• Organize facts and materials for presentations.
• Make quick decisions under pressure.
• Manage several projects at once.
• Mentor and objectively analyze the student and their experiences both in the classroom and in the lab and/or field.
• Keep control of the class and direct them.
• Remain focused on tasks and keep a neat orderly environment.
• Keep up to date on new technologies and certifications per the requirements of the colleges stakeholders.
• Obtain CIAP (Caterpillar Instruction Accreditation Program) within two years.
• Work within a team environment yet be capable of taking control of his/her own classroom situation.
• Be professional, honest, motivated and desire to promote the college mission and vision.
• Have the student's best interest in mind when making decisions about the class and the individual.
• Interaction directly with Caterpillar dealers and Caterpillar corporation for the acquisition of materials and supplies as well as visitations for internships.

Benefits

• A competitive benefit package