Description:
Position: Full-time instructor for a temporary assignment.
The duration will be through December 31, 2026.
Location- Onsite in Westland, MI- address to be provided once talent is confirmed.
Please use the V2X Office in the meantime:
1960 Technology Drive
Troy, MI 48083
Safety and Equipment Instructor
Vertex Professional Services (VPS) is seeking a career-level Instructor to lead our
Safety and Equipment training programs. This is not a ?peer-to-peer? coaching role; we
are looking for a professional educator who specializes in adult learning methodologies
and has a proven track record of managing full-time classroom and field-based
technicians.
As an Instructor, you will be responsible for the end-to-end educational
experience—from lesson planning and classroom management to formal competency
assessments. You will bridge the gap between technical equipment operation,
maintenance and high-level regulatory safety standards, ensuring every learner meets
rigorous certification benchmarks.
The opportunity exists for the position to be extended through 2027.
Key Responsibilities
Professional Instruction:Deliver high-impact, competency-based curriculum to
diverse learner groups, maintaining the pace and rigor of a full-time academic
environment. Curriculum may be taught in the classroom, outdoor locations,
and/or online.
Curriculum Management:Adapt and refine instructional materials to ensure
they align with the latest industry regulations and adult learning principles.
Safety and Standard: Emphasize and demonstrate strict adherence to safety
protocols, company policies, and government regulations (OSHA, etc.).
Professionalism: Establish and maintain positive, professional, and
collaborative relationships with internal and external partners including co-
workers, employers, and professional organizations.
Assessment & Evaluation: Conduct formal, objective assessments of learner
performance in both classroom settings and hands-on equipment operation.
Accurately record and report participant learning and assessment results so that
participant records are consistently up to date and recorded in the company
learning management system.
Subject Matter Mastery: Maintain an expert-level understanding of light-duty
equipment operation, maintenance, and safety protocols through continuous self-
directed study. Examples include Commercial tractor with trailer, overhead
Hoisting Equipment, Flex Track Tractor/Dozer, Skid Steer, Aerial Work Platform
(AWP), Forklifts, Hand/Power Tools, etc.
Independent Leadership:Manage the learning environment autonomously,
ensuring all training documentation and safety standards are met without direct
supervision.
Required Qualifications
Proven Teaching Tenure: Extensive experience as a dedicated, full-time
instructor. You should be comfortable managing a classroom and leading hands-
on field training as your primary professional function.
Adult Learning Expertise: Deep understanding of how to engage adult
learners, manage different learning styles, and facilitate ?hands-on? technical
training safely and effectively.
Equipment Proficiency: Expert-level background in the safe operation and
preventative maintenance of light-duty equipment.
Regulatory Knowledge: A strong foundation in industry safety standards and
the ability to translate complex regulations into digestible, actionable lessons.
Other requirements
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Possess a valid driver’s license that has been in continuous effect for not less
than 5 years immediately preceding the application.
Two (2) years of verifiable CDL-A driving experience within their classification in
the last three (3) years.
No record of operating a vehicle with a suspended or revoked license in the last
five (5) years.
Must pass or provide a current criminal history and driving record check.
Required Education:
Associates degree in related field OR degree equivalent based on verified work
experience in the occupation combined with applicable education and training.
2 years (4,000 hours) of recent, related occupational experience outside the field
of education.