Heavy Equipment Operations Instructor

About the job

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Working Title:

Heavy Equipment Operations Instructor

Institution:

Central Lakes College

Classification Title:

Tech College Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

210: Minnesota State College Faculty

City:

Staples

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

Complete Application Requirement - Please read before applying.

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a complete application. Applications missing required documents will be marked incomplete and will not advance to review.

Your complete application must include:

• Current Resume (Required): Must list employment dates (month and year) for each position and indicate average hours worked per week.
• Transcript (Required): Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial review purposes; however, official transcripts must be provided at the time of hire. Please submit in the resume/cover letter attachment section of the application.
• Cover Letter (Optional): Encouraged if you wish to highlight your interest and qualifications.

Job Description:

Activities related to college teaching and learning in the heavy equipment field, including but not limited to the duties listed below:

• Provide classroom, laboratory, and hands-on instruction in heavy equipment operations and theory, including instructional planning, teaching, and learning.

Primary instructional responsibilities for this position include:

• Machine operations & theory, Instructional planning, teaching and learning.
• Instructional facilitation.
• Assessment of student performance.
• Student recruitment, retention and advising.
• Lab/climate management
• Interpersonal relations, effective team member skills.
• Maintenance of professional skills and credentials.
• Participation in college activities.
• Work closely with program advisory committee to maintain and enhance curriculum and assess program outcomes.

Salary Range:

$44,359 - $101,620 annually (based on 32 credits). Salary placement is determined on the basis of education and relative work experience and in accordance with the 2025-2027 MSCF Contract (MSCF Bargaining Agreements), and conducted by the Minnesota State System Office. Initial placement is limited to the step range permitted for the new faculty under the MSCF salary schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

Employment is contingent upon verification of documentation demonstrating that the minimum qualifications have been met.

Education Experience

• Diploma or apprenticeship in a heavy equipment operations program.

Occupational Experience Requirement

• Four full-time (or equivalent) years of verified related paid work experience in heavy equipment operations.

Recency Requirement

• One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) post-secondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.

Professional Requirement

• Current Minnesota Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Preferred Qualification

• Demonstrates occupational and/or teaching expertise in Class A CDL instruction, heavy equipment welding, and soils and compaction.

• Dedication to teaching and student learning providing quality education emphasizing college level standards.

• Commitment to studying, analyzing, and implementing learning strategies that will help students reach their education goals.

• Candidate must be willing to work as a member of a team.

• Experience using teaching techniques that support diverse learning styles.

• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills.

• In depth knowledge of Construction survey Techniques and blueprint reading.

• Ability to use and demonstrate Construction GPS equipment (Trimble and Topcon).

• Demonstrate high level of cultural competency and ability to building relationships with internal and external stakeholder, aligning with CLC's Culture of Caring environment.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday through Friday, course dependent; 171 days per year

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

LINKS:

• Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State College Faculty which can be found at: https://www.mscfmn.org/contracts
• For additional information regarding the Credentialing requirements, please refer to the College Faculty Credentialing website: http://minnstate.edu/system/asa/academicaffairs/cfc/index.html
• Learn more about CLC by visiting our web site:  www.clcmn.edu

Central Lakes College offers an excellent benefits package depending on your employment. Please refer to the provided link for more information: https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/segip/doc/segip-benefit-overview.pdf

Full-time instructors work 171 days during an academic year and receive excellent benefits including health insurance (95% employer paid single premium or 85% employer paid family premium); life insurance; optional dental, short- and long-term disability insurance; paid personal and sick leave; defined benefits and defined contribution (401(a) retirement plans); tuition waiver for employees and dependents; and optional 457 and 403(b) retirement savings plans.

Under the collective bargaining agreement with the Minnesota State College Faculty (MSCF), new instructors to the Minnesota State College Faculty system receive a salary placement based on education and related experience after a job offer is accepted.

Interview travel expenses are candidates’ responsibility.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable bargaining unit agreement or personnel plan.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.

Desired Start Date:

11-30-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

10-12-2026

Close Date:

10-23-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Jennifer M Neff

Posting Contact Email:

jennifer.neff@clcmn.edu