What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Trainer position at Premier Staffing Solution?
Job Title - Technical Trainer
Location - Maryland Heights, MO (100% onsite)
NO VISA SPONSORSHIP OR C2C OR C2H
Description:
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 Or are you currently teaching automotive in an outdated facility with limited access to the latest tech?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?
- Have time to enjoy what you like to do?
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.
“This job is a natural progression, coming up as a technician. I get to “break the car” in a way, just for the sake of understanding why it does things a certain way. … I love the cars, gosh, some of these cars are just drop dead gorgeous, all of them are unique and beautiful in their own way. … I have to pinch myself sometimes because I feel that I am dreaming. This is the best job I've ever had.”
Requirements:
- 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 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.)
- A bachelor's degree is preferred, but a high school diploma is the requirement.
- Minimum of two years' experience as a technician
- Experience teaching automotive preferred
- Willingness to travel, as needed (up to 30%)
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.
- 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
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.
