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Diesel Technology Instructor
Location: Lehi, UT
Status: Full-Time
Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pay/Salary: $64,000 - $72,000
Summary
Are you passionate about the diesel industry and eager to inspire the next generation of skilled technicians? As a Diesel Technology Instructor, you will play a vital role in shaping students into job-ready professionals by sharing your expertise, hands-on experience, and industry knowledge. This is your opportunity to transform lives by providing high-quality, skills-based education in a supportive and engaging learning environment.
Join a team of dedicated educators committed to empowering students with the technical and professional skills needed to thrive in the workforce. Your experience and guidance will help students succeed and strengthen the industry by preparing competent, confident, and career-ready diesel technicians.
Why Work with Us?
The workplace culture and opportunities here at MTECH are benefits in and of themselves, but here's what you can expect from MTECH's generous benefits package:
- Positive Work Culture: Be a part of a friendly, team-oriented environment where your contributions are valued.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Enjoy affordable and extensive healthcare benefits.
- Financial Peace of Mind: Receive 14.2% retirement contributions and a 6.2% Social Security alternative.
- Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of paid holidays, personal leave, sick days, and vacation time.
- Professional Growth: After three months, you will receive an MTECH tuition waiver (minimum hours may apply), which will allow you to further your education and skills.
What You’ll Do:
Responsibilities of the Diesel Technology Instructor include, but are not limited to:
- Lead engaging classroom and hands-on lab instruction to develop students’ technical skills.
- Guide, mentor, and supervise students in a supportive and professional learning environment.
- Assess learning progress through written, oral, practical, and performance-based evaluations.
- Maintain accurate student records, attendance, and progress reports.
- Teach core diesel technician skills, including brakes, engine rebuilding, electrical systems, A/C, cooling, exhaust, fuel systems, and more.
- Stay current with industry developments, instructional strategies, and technologies.
- Foster positive relationships with students, industry professionals, and the community.
What We’re Looking For:
- Education & Experience: A high school diploma (or equivalent) is required. An associate degree or certificate in Diesel Mechanics, Auto Technology, or a related field, plus three years of industry experience, is preferred. A combination of education and six years of industry experience will be considered.
- Certifications: T-6 and T-8 ASE certifications are required, and achieving Master Technician status within one year of hire is required.
- Expertise: Strong knowledge of diesel systems, troubleshooting, repair techniques, and industry best practices.
- Teaching & Leadership Skills: Effectively mentoring, motivating, and instructing students.
- Strong Communication & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to engage with students, parents, industry professionals, and educators professionally.
Ready to Apply?
We appreciate and celebrate our amazing team and are excited to welcome new talent. If you’re ready to use your skills to inspire, educate, and shape the future of diesel technology, we’d love to have you join our team. Apply today and make a difference at MTECH.
To inquire about this position, email humanresources@mtec.edu
MTECH maintains the right to conduct a criminal history background check; employment is contingent upon background check results.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Mountainland Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:
Lynn Adams
Title IX Coordinator
ladams@mtec.edu
(801) 753-4245
Inquiries may also be sent to the Office for Civil Rights—Denver Office U.S. Department of Education in the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO,80204-3582. They can be reached by phone at 303-844-5695 (TDD at 800-877-8339), fax at 303-844-4303, or email at OCR.Denver@ed.gov.
Salary : $64,000 - $72,000
