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PT Trainer- IDOT/Highway Construction

Illinois Central College · East Peoria, IL · $50.00–$55.00 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you mentored someone entering a trade.

What they are checking: Whether they have real experience helping newcomers succeed in skilled work.

Tell me about a time you had to adjust your teaching for a group with mixed skill levels.

What they are checking: Whether they can keep everyone learning when some students are far ahead of others.

What would you do

This program helps students from minoritized groups prepare for highway construction careers. How would you make students feel welcome and supported?

What they are checking: Whether they can build trust with learners who may have felt shut out of the trades.

How would you help students get ready for employment, like interviews and showing up on time?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that job readiness matters as much as technical skills.

A student keeps missing class because of transportation or family problems. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can connect students with support while holding clear expectations.

How would you work with local employers and IDOT partners to help students land jobs?

What they are checking: Whether they can build outside relationships that turn training into real employment.

About the work

How would you teach safe use of hand and power tools to someone who has never used them?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach safety step by step for true beginners.

Walk me through how you would teach basic blueprint reading.

What they are checking: Whether they can explain technical drawings in simple, practical terms.

How do you teach construction math to students who say they are bad at math?

What they are checking: Whether they can make math feel useful and doable by tying it to real job tasks.

What does work site safety on a highway job look like, and how would you teach it?

What they are checking: Whether they know real hazards like traffic and heavy equipment and teach them seriously.

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The full job description

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Position Title: PT Trainer- IDOT/Highway Construction Campus: East Peoria Campus Employment Type: Staff, UnclassifiedPart time Department: IDOT, ICCB Grant Start Date: 10/05/2026 Job Description: Summary The Workforce Trainer is primarily responsible for supporting workforce programs at ICC by teaching coursework that helps prepare students from minoritized populations for high-demand careers. This customer-facing position focuses on teaching foundational skills and knowledge required for success in the skilled trades. This may include using hand and power tools safely and effectively, fundamental math concepts, work site safety, basic blueprint reading, and employment readiness. The Workforce Trainer will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure participants are fully prepared to transition to additional ICC programs and/or employment at local high-demand jobs. This is a grant funded position through the Illinois Department of Transportation with an expected end date of 6/30/2029 with a possibility of the funding being extended. Compensation for the PT Trainer- IDOT/Highway Construction is $50.00 - $55.00 an hour. For submitting a complete application, please include a resume and cover letter. This position will remain open till filled. Essential Functions This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed, while in other cases, related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. • Support externally funded programs aimed at increasing employment skills among unemployed, underemployed, and economically disadvantaged populations to prepare participants for local high-demand jobs. • Instruct workforce program curricula, including lecture and lab-based classes, technical skills, and employment readiness. • Develop and follow lesson plans, communicating expectations and schedules to students and management. • Collaborate with workforce instructors, staff, and leadership to continuously improve and adapt the participant experience to meet the needs of the student, community, institution, and funder. • Perform related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities. • High school diploma or equivalent. • Experience working in skilled trades. • Experience working with individuals of diverse backgrounds. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. • Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record. Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree. • Experience working in adult education, employment, or training. • Experience working with underrepresented populations, dislocated workers, or other workforce programs. EEOC Statement Illinois Central College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, order of protection status, use of VESSA rights, genetic information, military or veteran status (including discharge status), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Illinois Central College offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees, including: • paid time off; • 11 paid holidays; 2 floating holidays • medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance; • tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children; • on-site childcare center; • 403(b) retirement plans; and • State University Retirement System pension plan. To learn more about full-time health care benefits at ICC.

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