What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Trainer (Automotive) position at Zobility?
Location: Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States
Position: Long Term Contract
Title: 1386305 - Technical Trainer (Automotive)
Responsibilities:
- 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
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 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
- 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%)
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.
