Trades Instructor - Equipment Operator/CDL
Ionia
Tuesday, 16 June 2026
The employee in this position will provide Career and Technical Education to prisoners in the Equipment Operation field, Commercial Truck Driving field and Forklift Operation that will provide them with the skills to obtain gainful employment after incarceration. The instructor will teach an approved MDOC curriculum, administer appropriate written and performance evaluations, maintain a safe work environment and follow policy and procedure regarding tool control. Eighty percent of the work week is spent in direct supervision of prisoners inside a secure correctional facility. The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer. MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here. This position requires a valid State of Michigan Commercial Driver License Group A and Powered Industrial Truck Operator permit. This position also requires a criminal history background check. Position requires Four years of commercial truck driving experience and possession of a Michigan Commercial Drivers License and Powered Industrial Truck Operator Permit (TRDCOMTRDR). Position Description. View the entire job specification at: Project/ Websites/mdcs/ JOBSPECS/ T/ Trades. Instructor.pdf
Required Education and Experience
Education Possession of an associate's degree in an area of the specific trade or occupation to be taught. Experience No specific type or amount is required.
Alternate Education and Experience
Possession of an appropriate bachelor's degree, master's degree, or vocational teacher certification may be substituted for the education and experience requirements. OR - Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and four years of recent experience in the practice of the specific trade or occupation to be taught, including six months of experience training others in the trade or occupation may be substituted for the education and experience requirements. Position requires Four years of commercial truck driving experience and possession of a Michigan Commercial Drivers License and Powered Industrial Truck Operator Permit (TRDCOMTRDR).