Technical Trainer

Job Description

• Description:
  HIGHLIGHTS
  Are you the best tech in the shop? Or are you currently teaching automotive in an outdated facility with limited access to the latest tech?
  We need experienced people like you to help other technicians develop their knowledge and skills in quickly changing automotive technologies.
  Would you like to ...
  
  • Work with the newest technology, in a clean and comfortable environment?
  • Enjoy a consistent, competitive salary with benefits?
  • Have time to enjoy what you like to do?
  • Advance your career?
  If you said YES! to these questions, keep reading to learn what's in it for you when you make the change to be one of our Automotive Technical Trainers.
  WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
  • Competitive salary with benefits (medical, etc.)
  • Paid time off, including corporate holidays, vacation, personal days
  • Zero-cost college education
  • Career growth and mobility
  • Inclusive and Diverse Culture
  • Team Atmosphere
  WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Provide live and virtual technical training to dealership technicians in the areas of diagnosis, service, and maintenance of all automotive systems on Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Alfa Romeo, and FIAT vehicles
  • Drive new model vehicles for evaluation and product familiarity
  • Prepare for and maintain the highest-level of technical proficiency in all Skill Areas
  • Maintain inventory and functionality of tools, components, vehicles and facility
  • Support the Course Development Team if/when required
  • Assist in the development of training schedules
  • Assist with individual course registrations and roster processing to ensure optimal course seatfill
  • Coordinate with Business Center Field personnel on training initiatives, as required
  • Communicate with dealership personnel on training requirements
  • Counsel with Service Managers to help them understand and utilize technical training for the benefit of the dealership
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Job Requirements
Requirements:
WHAT YOU NEED

• Technical knowledge of automotive components and systems
• Demonstrated ability to work skillfully with highly technical diagnostic equipment, including: Scan Tools, Lab Scopes, DVOMs, Air Conditioning Recycling Equipment, Vibration Diagnostic Equipment, etc.
• Ability to interact effectively with various personality types
• Strong communication skills - written and verbal
• Ability to complete tasks with minimal direction, including self-guided study, to stay current with technology
• Familiarity and ease with office automation programs (Power Point, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Must have excellent time management and organizational skills
• Bachelor's degree or Automotive Technical Degree
• Minimum of three years' experience as an automotive technician
• Experience teaching automotive is a must
• Willingness to travel, as needed (up to 40%)
• Must have clean driving record
• Teaching experience preferred, not necessary.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in classroom, shop and office. Continuous use of personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, gloves, and head protection may be required when working certain situations. You can also be exposed to automotive fumes, fluids, noise, smells, sharp edges and bump hazards that require PPE and safety precautions. Classroom work may involve standing, sitting, walking, occasional lifting (overhead, waist level) from floor, bending, frequent near vision use for reading and computer use. Office work involves sitting at a computer and using virtual classroom tools and material to present content to a virtual audience.
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