Technical Instructor

Role: Automotive Technical Instructor
Location: Westland, MI/Troy, MI
Pay Range: $50-70/hr on W2
Onsite
Position:
Contingent/part-time instructor, hours are dependant on the work load the end client has.
There is a possibility that some weeks there might not be hours.
Role Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and independent Contingent Instructor to facilitate competency-based learning and assessment for a diverse range of learners.
This position requires an individual with a strong foundation in heavy equipment operation and maintenance, a deep commitment to safety, and exceptional instructional skills.
The role involves delivering comprehensive training both in traditional classroom settings, outdoor locations or online environments, demanding a professional who can stay current with technology and industry standards with minimal direction.
Key Responsibilities:
• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional content for assigned courses, utilizing a variety of teaching methods to facilitate effective learning.
• Conduct competency-based assessments and accurately record participant learning and assessment results in the company's learning management system, ensuring participant records are consistently up to date.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge and skills, including required occupational certifications and licensing, and stay current with instructional technology and delivery methods.
• Establish and maintain positive, professional, and collaborative relationships with internal and external partners, including co-workers, employers, and professional organizations.
Essential Skills & Attributes:
• Exceptional Interpersonal and Presentation Skills: Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with diverse groups and individuals.
• Proficiency in Equipment Operation: Comprehensive knowledge of and proficiency in operating a range of common equipment used in workshops and industrial environments, including but not limited to: Commercial tractor with trailer, overhead Hoisting Equipment, Flex Track Tractor/Dozer, Skid Steer, Forklifts, and Hand/Power Tools.
• Commitment to Safety: Possesses a proven and consistently upheld good safety record. This includes the ability to interpret and familiarize students with operator safety manuals, warning decals, and placards. A strong, personal commitment to upholding and enforcing safety standards is paramount.
• Technical Acumen: Intermediate computer skills, including the use of the internet, Microsoft Office products, and email.
• Professional Image: Conveys a professional image as a representative for VPS and its clients.
• Adaptability: Must be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule as required by program demands.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
• Verifiable Occupational Experience: Two (2) years, or 4,000 hours, of recent and related occupational experience outside the field of education.
• Commercial Driving Experience: Two (2) years of verifiable commercial Class-A driving experience within their classification in the last three (3) years.
• Education: An Associates degree in a related field OR a degree equivalent based on verified work experience in the occupation combined with applicable education and training.
Licensing & Certification:
• Valid Class-A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Additional Role Requirements:
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Willing to submit to background, drug, and driving record screening and to provide employment references.