Construction Craft Trainer - Equipment

Equipment Instructor

Duration: 6+ months contract with potential hire, based on performance and client need. Temp to perm with the right candidate. Location Type: Overland Park, KS- Will be based at a project site but will travel to various project sites around the US. Project locations include: Bogalusa, LA, Claude, TX, Clinton, MS, Canton, MS, Lake Cormorant, MS. Compensation Range: $40-$48/HR. W2. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are made available after 90 days. There are no additional benefits provided during the contract period (no PTO, no paid holidays, etc.).

Position Summary: Needs background in excavator, dozer, utility tractor, loaders and/or motor grader. Willing to travel 70%+ M-F and home on weekends and work remotely 1/wk out of the month. Close to major airport is a plus. Background or knowledge with NCCER is a plus.

The Equipment Instructor is an advanced educator and subject matter expert responsible for delivering higher level instruction across a broad range of construction craft construction competencies. This includes advanced construction craft theory, complex construction craft systems, transformers, construction craft, power distribution, troubleshooting, and industrial construction craft systems. In addition to teaching in classroom, distance learning, and field settings, this role provides enhanced curriculum development, advanced instructional strategies, and mentorship for less experienced instructors. The instructor evaluates student performance at a deeper level, recommends improvements to course materials, and actively contributes to program quality and accreditation compliance. An additional responsibility of the role is the operational support of Construction Apprenticeship programs. This includes managing apprentice enrollment, application processing, scheduling, progress tracking, and ensuring that all apprentice related activities comply with regulatory requirements and organizational standards. The role helps maintain accurate documentation, ratios, and checks and balances to support program integrity. Instructor provides curriculum leadership, supports accreditation requirements, mentors less experienced instructors, and assists in developing new training content. This role also plays a key part in supporting apprenticeship program operations, including enrollment, scheduling, tracking, and regulatory compliance.

Skills:

• 6+ years relevant experience required. Some related open shop and/or union experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain NCCER construction craft Instructor Certification.
• Extensive journey level or technician level experience in construction craft construction.
• More than three years of successful experience teaching in a vocational/technical construction craft program.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) for tracking, reporting, and delivering training.
• Ability to create, edit, and deliver digital training materials using presentation, document, and spreadsheet tools.
• Familiarity with virtual training platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx).
• Strong general computer literacy, including file management, digital communication, and basic troubleshooting.
• Experience using or adapting instructional technology tools such as projectors, smart boards, online testing systems, or content authoring tools.
• Ability to work, communicate, and deliver instruction effectively in both in person and remote environments.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (additional industry experience may be considered in lieu of a degree). NCCER Instructor Certification and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Strong general computer literacy, including use of instructional technology and documentation tools. Bilingual skills preferred.