Technical Trainer

Job Title: Technical Trainer (Automotive)

Location: Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States

Contract Type: Long Term Contract

Responsibilities:

• Deliver live and virtual technical training to dealership technicians in diagnosis, service, and maintenance of all automotive systems.
• Drive new model vehicles for evaluation and product familiarity.
• Maintain the highest level of technical proficiency in all areas.
• Manage inventory and functionality of tools, components, vehicles, and facilities.
• Support the Course Development Team as needed.
• Assist in developing training schedules.
• Process individual course registrations and rosters for optimal seatfill.
• Coordinate with Business Center Field personnel on training initiatives.
• Communicate with dealership personnel on training requirements.
• Counsel Service Managers on utilizing technical training for dealership benefits.

Requirements:

• Technical knowledge of automotive components and systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work with highly technical diagnostic equipment.
• Effective interaction with various personality types.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to complete tasks with minimal direction.
• Familiarity with office automation programs.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but high school diploma is required.
• Minimum two years' experience as a technician.
• Experience teaching automotive preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Work Environment:

• Work performed in classroom, shop, and office settings.
• Continuous use of personal protective equipment may be required.
• Exposure to automotive fumes, fluids, noise, smells, sharp edges, and bump hazards.
• Classroom work involves standing, sitting, walking, occasional lifting, bending, and frequent near vision use.
• Office work involves sitting at a computer and using virtual classroom tools and materials.