Overview
JOB SUMMARY:
Provide hands-on “technical training” for machines and machine systems to students in both classroom and shop environments. This instructor could also provide occasional technical support for machine systems, electrical, hydraulics, and electronics to Product Support departments. This position may require occasional overnight travel to company locations, as well as overnight travel for training sessions in Peoria and/or Caterpillar Regional Training Centers, as needed. A willingness to study and learn new skills and technical information related to the job is required.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Technical service skills, mechanical aptitude, or experience with construction or power equipment.
- Must demonstrate the ability to teach technical material in classroom and shop environments.
- Must be organized, self-motivated, energetic, and able to work without direct supervision.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Basic understanding of MS Office and its features, with an emphasis on PowerPoint.
- The ability to develop presentations and design laboratory exercises is essential.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school graduate minimum. College and/or continued education in a technical field is a plus.
- Minimum of three years of experience related to construction or power equipment service and repair.
- Training or teaching experience in the industry, at a community college, vocational-technical institution, private technical school, or military setting is preferred.
- Previous formal instructor certification (any discipline) and/or Caterpillar instructor/ Military instructor certification are a plus.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard, and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
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Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience working on Caterpillar equipment or similar OEMs
- Do you have any of the following experience, if so please explain.
- Technical instructor experience
- Community college teaching
- Military instructor background
- OEM trainer background
- Do you have 5–15 years of heavy equipment repair experience
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
