Medium/Heavy Truck Technology & Equipment Instructor

Medium/Heavy Truck Technology & Equipment Instructor
Department: Training  
Reports To: Department Head
This is an on-site positions year round (no summer breaks)

Job Description:  A Medium/Heavy Truck Technology & Equipment Instructor
specializes in teaching diesel-related courses, from basic knowledge to hands-on maintenance training. Their job entails preparing lesson plans and coursework materials, conducting quizzes and examinations, arranging activities and demonstrations, grading the students' performances, monitoring the students' progress, maintaining records, and assisting the students as needed. Moreover, when it comes to hands-on activities, a Medium/Heavy Truck Technology & Equipment Instructor must deliver clear instructions and enforce policies and regulations to keep a safe and effective learning environment for everyone.

Responsibilities Include:

• Prepare for classroom instruction by applying strong organizational and planning skills. 
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time.
• Provide students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and professionally presented task demonstrations in the shop.
• Maintain a professional and positive image for students.
• Demonstrate competent knowledge of subject matter.
• Assign and grade class work and homework and provide evaluative feedback to students.
• Utilize computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations and demonstrations.
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
• Complete student records as required by laws, college policies and administrative regulations.
• Assist in assessing curricular needs and offer plans for improvement.
• Evaluate student performance against industry standards, ASE, as applicable.
• Enforce all college policies and rules governing students.
• Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Obtain and maintain all required professional certifications and credentials for the department and subjects taught.
• Provide evidence of professional growth activity and technical update activity to maintain and to develop as an outstanding instructor.
• Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:

• ASE Certified (preferred but able and willing to achieve after hire)
• Team player
• Student Focus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experienced and interested in developing tomorrow’s top diesel mechanics
• Prior teaching experience and shop management a plus
• Have the ability to provide instruction in a group setting.