Heavy Equipment Instructor

1 day ago


Debert, Nova Scotia, Canada Commercial Safety College Full time

Commercial Safety College is currently seeking a qualified individual to join our growing team in the position of – Heavy Equipment Operator Instructor

Work Environment and Company Culture

  • An established private career college, operating since 1959.

  • A proven industry leader in truck driver, bus driver, and heavy equipment operator training

  • Instructor training provided with an experienced instructor prior to instructing students independently (if no previous instructing or training experience).

  • Excellent work/life balance

  • 40 hour work week, Monday to Thursday schedule

  • Opportunity for additional hours as needed

  • Position is located between our training locations in Masstown, NS (classroom training) & Glenholme, NS (practical skills)

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Instruct inexperienced heavy equipment operator students to an entry level standard for operation of excavator, backhoe, dozer, and loader. This includes both in-class theory topics and demonstration of hands-on, practical skills.

  • Follow course guidelines and industry best practices.

  • Conduct performance evaluations to ensure progress, competency

  • Candidate should be willing to travel occasionally for off-site projects

  • Candidate should be comfortable working both independently and in a team atmosphere

Required Work Experience & Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of verifiable heavy equipment operating experience and proficiency (combination of excavator, backhoe, dozer, loader, and other equipment is acceptable)

  • Grade 12 education or G.E.D. preferred, but not essential

  • Above average communication skills

  • Candidates with previous experience as an instructor or trainer will be given priority consideration.

  • Candidates with a Commercial Drivers License (Class 1 or Class 3) will be given priority consideration.

  • Acceptable driver's abstract

  • Acceptable criminal record search

Salary / Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits and pension package

  • Salary to be negotiated based on experience

  • Full time, permanent position with consistent work schedule

Please apply in confidence to:

Jeremy Nichols, General Manager

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Vision care

Experience:

  • Heavy equipment operation: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person


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