Job Title
Heavy Equipment Instructror - (2025-26 SY)
Location
Glen Allen, VA, US
Organization Name
HCPS - Advanced Career Ed (ACE) Ctr at Academy at VA Randolph
About Us
Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest county public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program. Henrico County is a suburban community surrounding the city of Richmond, VA. We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east; 94 miles from the scenic Sky Line Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington, D.C. to the north; and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south.
Our Mission: Henrico County Public Schools, an innovative leader in educational excellence, will actively engage our students in diverse educational, social, and civic learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing citizens.
General Statement of Duties
This position entails teaching knowledge and skills necessary for the operation of utility and heavy equipment operation. The candidate will be able to demonstrate and have expertise in operating bulldozers, excavators, loaders, and other heavy machinery, emphasizing proper techniques. Emphasis will be placed on safety protocols, use of equipment and tools, compliance with industry standards and effective communication and organization. The selected candidate will be required to gain a valid Virginia Technical Professional License, hold a current OSHA 510 certification and be able to obtain OSHA 500 Trainer certification.
This is a full-time 11 month position.
Essential Duties
Program Duties and Expectations:
- Teach theory and practical application of utility and heavy equipment operation
- Coordinate with staff to participate in the house building project managed by the HCVTEF where applicable
- Develop business partnerships that support program goals
- Sponsor an active student organization SkillsUSA and support student participate in competitions
- Maintain complete records of student performance and attendance
- Maintain a learning environment and atmosphere conducive to safe, orderly, and effective instruction
- Make effective use of new technologies in the delivery of instruction
- Participate in a variety of activities to keep professional skills, curriculum, and instruction current
- Attends work daily and be engaged in job responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, community, and school personnel
- Perform other duties as assigned
Physical Duties:
- Duties include the ability to lift and carry students involved in patient scenarios and heavy, bulky supplies, materials and equipment over varying terrain.
- Work may involve some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which requires following basic OSHA safety precautions and standards.
- Ability to use a variety of instruments during the demonstration of treatments.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must hold or be eligible for a teaching license or Technical Professional License in the state of VA.
- Must possess their CDL license or obtained within first year of employment.
- Current OSHA 510 certification required with expectation to be OSHA 500 Trainer certified within first year of employment.
Additional Information
This vacancy is for the 2025-26 School Year with a July 1, 2025 start date
Minimum annual starting salary*:
- $63,921.05 Bachelors
- $66,989.42 Masters
*This posting is for the 2024-25 school year, with a contractual start date of July 1, 2025. The annual salary provided in this posting is based on the current school year’s pay plan. The annual salary for the 2025-2026 school year will be determined once the 2025-2026 financial plan is approved and adopted in the Spring of 2025.
How To Apply
To be considered for this vacancy, you should upload the following documents and credentials:
- Professional Resume
- Copy of Pupil Personnel Services License
- Copies College Transcripts
Information may be uploaded to our online recruiting platform at https://www.henricoschools.us/page/careers.
Henrico County Public Schools
3820 Nine Mile Rd.
Henrico, VA 23223
Henrico County Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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