Chassis & Trailer Technician Instructor

Charleston, SC | Monday–Friday

Lincoln Tech's WorkforceLinc Division

This role is for experienced chassis and trailer technicians who want to give something back to the trade that built them.

You’ll stay hands on, stay relevant, and stay connected to the work—while helping shape safer, better prepared technicians entering the industry, you’ll invest your experience where it matters most: training technicians

• Monday–Friday workweek
• Charleston, SC primary location
• Up to 50% regional travel between training locations

• →Teach hands-on chassis and trailer repair in a real shop/lab environment
• →Model what “good work” looks like—troubleshooting, maintenance, and safe practices
• →Instruct students on core systems including air brakes, chassis and trailer electrical, suspension and wheel-end components
• →Coach students through real tasks and help them build confidence and discipline
• →Provide clear feedback and track skill development
• →Maintain a safe, organized, industry standard training environment

• Professional experience working on chassis, trailers, or similar heavy-duty equipment
• Strong working knowledge of air, electrical, suspension, and wheel end systems
• Ability to explain why something is done—not just how
• A safety first, professionalism forward mindset
• You don’t need teaching experience. You need credibility, patience, and pride in the trades.

• Ability to obtain a TWIC card
• Willingness to travel regionally (up to 50%, Monday–Friday)

• Welding experience
• Familiarity with IICL and/or FMCSA standards
• Reefer unit or generator experience

• Make a meaningful impact on the future workforce
• Stay engaged in the industry without constant physical strain
• Predictable weekday schedule
• Pride in passing down correct, safe, and professional practices
• Training programs built with real industry partners and real expectations

Lincoln Tech’s WorkforceLinc helps build teams of industry-leading technicians. Through technician recruitment, curriculum customized to your unique needs, and expert instruction, our programs can address any recruitment and training need your group may have.

WorkforceLinc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.