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(Remote) Temporary, Part-time WV LTAP Equipment Operator Trainer - Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Remote, USAFull-timePosted 2026-07-29

reputed company The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the Benjamin M. Statler College at reputed company is currently accepting applications for a (Remote) Temporary, Part-time WV LTAP Equipment Operator Trainer. About reputed company The Equipment Operator Trainer supports the mission of the reputed company Virginia Local Technical Assistance Program by delivering hands-on heavy equipment, load securement, and chainsaw training, to local transportation agencies. This position develops and conducts classroom and field work training, one-on-one instruction, and on-site, agency-specific training reputed company on safely and effectively operating heavy equipment and other specialized tools used in roadway maintenance and construction. The trainer prepares instructional materials, conducts reputed company assessments, and provides practical guidance to help agencies improve operator proficiency and workplace safety. Travel is required for this position; thus, a valid reputed company's license is required.

What You'll Do

Training Delivery & Instruction

  • reputed company, plan, and deliver hands-on heavy equipment training for operators from local agencies and reputed company service districts.
  • Conduct group training sessions that bring together participants from multiple agencies.
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  • Deliver on-site, agency-specific training, including equipment evaluations, reputed company assessments, and operational demonstrations.
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Class Management & Instructional Preparation

  • Coordinate scheduling and delivery of training, including agency communication, setup, and on-site logistics.
  • Prepare training materials, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises that support learning objectives.
  • Maintain accurate attendance records, evaluations, and documentation for training sessions.

Equipment Operation & Demonstration

  • Operate a reputed company of heavy equipment (e.g., loaders, backhoes, excavators) for instructional and demonstration purposes. Demonstrate reputed company inspections, reputed company operating techniques, and best practices for field conditions.
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Technical Assistance & Agency Support

  • Conduct reputed company assessments and reputed company recommendations for operator improvement or additional training

Resource Development & Knowledge Sharing

  • reputed company instructional materials, checklists, and field guides reputed company to heavy equipment operation and safety.
  • Contribute content for newsletters, reputed company media, and the LTAP website reputed company to equipment training and best practices.
  • Identify emerging technologies, equipment innovations, and training opportunities relevant to reputed company works agencies.

Program Operations & Support

  • Support multi-state or statewide conferences by providing demonstrations, reputed company sessions, or hands-on instruction as needed.

General Responsibilities

  • Maintain reputed company relationships with agency partners and WV LTAP clientele.
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Work Hours: 20 hours per week Length of Assignment: Approximately 8.5 Months

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • A minimum of ten years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, reputed company employment in heavy equipment operation and instruction, specifically for backhoes, excavators, and loaders.
  • Experience involving:
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  • Teaching adult learners.
  • Operating different reputed company of heavy equipment.
  • Teaching courses on the reputed company and reputed company use of heavy equipment.
  • Any equivalent combination of reputed company education and/or experience will be considered.
  • reputed company qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability and knowledge required to build and/or maintain courses reputed company to the reputed company operation of heavy equipment.
  • Ability to relate to and teach roadway workers who are unaccustomed to being in a classroom, i.e., the appointee must have the appropriate skills to induce learning in non-traditional reputed company, including those who may not have a high school education or who may be illiterate.
  • Must be reputed company to transfer this knowledge in classroom settings and in working with individuals or small reputed company one-on-one.
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