Full-Time Automotive/Truck Program Lab Technician

Compensation: $20.00/hr, 40 hours/week

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
●Maintain, service, and repair automotive training equipment, vehicles, and tools used in lab instruction.
●Prepare vehicles and training stations for instructional use based on faculty lesson plans.
●Assist faculty and students with lab activities, including demonstrations and setup of diagnostic tools and equipment.
●Monitor lab safety and ensure compliance with OSHA and institutional safety policies.
●Manage inventory of tools, parts, fluids, PPE, and consumables; order and restock supplies as needed.
●Oversee vehicle check-in/check-out processes and maintain maintenance logs.
●Operate diagnostic scan tools and automotive software to support instructional objectives.
●Maintain proper storage and disposal of automotive fluids and hazardous materials in accordance with environmental regulations.
●Perform routine cleaning and organization of lab spaces, tools, and storage areas.
●Ensure all lab equipment is calibrated and functioning properly.
●Support faculty in setting up specialized equipment (e.g., lifts, alignment machines, engine trainers).
●Participate in safety drills, inspections, and professional development as required.

●Provide minor technical instruction or guidance to students when directed by faculty.

Qualifications:

• Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution

• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia

• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards

• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care

• 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years

• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess

• Flexible work arrangements where available

• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)

• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)