About the role
Salary
$28.00 Hourly
Location
Laredo College, Laredo, TX 78040
Job Type
Part-Time (19 hours or less per week)
Job Number
00188
Division
Community Education
Department
Continuing Education
Opening Date
10/01/2021
Pay Grade
Non Degree
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Forklift Operations Adjunct Instructor will be responsible for providing high-quality instruction and ensuring effective teaching and learning in forklift operations and workplace safety through the Continuing Education Department. This role involves preparing lesson plans and instructional materials, conducting hands-on training, and maintaining accurate records, including attendance and evaluations. The instructor must create a safe and engaging learning environment that emphasizes OSHA standards, fostering student confidence and job readiness through practical training and real-world applications.
Position Requirements Upon employment, candidate must reside in the state of Texas.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
NOTICE: Required Documents
To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your high school diploma or unofficial transcript or GED certificate. If recommended for this position an official transcript(s) will be required. A license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license/certificate.
Required:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Three years of professional experience in forklift operations.
Current Forklift Operator License from an accredited institution.
Preferred:
At least one year of teaching or training experience with adult learners in forklift operations, warehouse safety, or related fields.
Authorized Trainer Certification from an accredited institution in Forklift Operations, General Industry or related field. Additional industry-recognized safety or equipment certifications.
Supervision Exercised
N/A
Supervision Received
Director of Continuing Education; Workforce Development Coordinator
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a standard office environment.
Work-inside a well-lighted and air-conditioned area most of the time.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Safety
Required to work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
Special Conditions
Immediate supervisor may assign other duties.
May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed.
May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed.
EEO Statement
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Laredo College is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or national origin who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. Furthermore, Laredo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or national origin. This institution will not enter knowingly into any contractual agreement for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices.
Foreign Degrees
Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an approved stated education agency or having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to your online application at the time of applying. For your convenience, we have provided the following links to assist you in complying with this requirement. However, you may use any other certified transcript evaluation service. https:// tea.texas.gov/TexasEducators/Certification/Out-of- StateCertification/ForeignCredentialEvaluationServices/ https:// www. naces.org/members.htm
Disclaimer
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. LC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by LC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Non-Benefit Eligible position.
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Laredo College requires a background check for all positions which means a Criminal Background Check and references are required. Are you willing to have such checks conducted in order to be considered for employment?
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Do you have the required education as stated in the job description?
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Do you have the required experience as per the job description?
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Do you meet the qualifications as stated in the job description?
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Do you have a valid State Driver's License?
Required Question
Employer
Laredo College
Address
West End Washington Street
Laredo, Texas, 78040
Phone
956-721-5138
Website
https:// www. laredo.edu
How to apply
Read the full posting, then apply through the employer's own site. Applications are handled by the institution, not by AcademicGates.