DOC Robinson CC Heavy Equipment/CDL Instructor

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a professional, compassionate, and detail-oriented Illinois Correctional Industries ((CI) and Heavy Equipment Training Program Instructor. The successful candidate for this position will instruct individuals in custody in the safe and correct operation of Heavy Equipment Simulators, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Simulators, and approved industrial vocational curriculum related to any heavy equipment and the manufacturing process it is utilized for. Patience, consistency, and excellent communication skills (both verbal and nonverbal) are required for this position to help others effectively operate heavy equipment on computerized simulators. If interested in this rewarding opportunity, please apply to the instructions listed on the job posting. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. 

Job Responsibilities

1. Serves as Heavy Equipment/CDL Instructor for Illinois Correctional Industries (ICI) Heavy Equipment Training Program.
2. Provides individual in custody students with practical knowledge and work skills to facilitate student entry into employment with heavy equipment operating and/or as a commercial truck driver.
3. Instructs individual in custody students in the safe and correct operations of heavy equipment on computerized simulators.
4. Conducts education and outreach activities to potential employers to assist in obtaining employment linkage for student individuals in custody that complete the assigned courses.
5. Conducts regular maintenance checks on all computers and simulators used in the Heavy Equipment Training Program.
6. Monitors individual in custody students to ensure discipline in the Heavy Equipment Training Program.
7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of high school.
2. Requires two (2) years of practical journey level experience in the trade or occupational area for which instruction is given.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prefers at least three (3) years of experience operating heavy equipment or driving CDL tractor/trailers.
2. Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience of the practices, methods, tools, and materials of a trade commonly taught in vocational education.
3. Prefers at least three (3) years of experience utilizing tools, materials, and equipment of a Heavy Equipment trade.
4. Prefers the possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License.
5. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in a production setting.
6. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in inventory management.
7. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience instructing curriculum-based programming.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires completion of an approved course in correctional officer training within six (6) months of employment.
2. Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
3. Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
4. Requires ability to pass a drug screen.  The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of the position held, is prohibited.
5. Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
6. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion.  This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.