Auto/Diesel Instructor

IAM Mechanics' Local 701 Technician Training Center; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

IAM Mechanics' Local 701 Technician Training Center is seeking an experienced Automotive & Diesel Instructor to lead hands-on instruction, develop curriculum, and mentor students across automotive and medium/heavy truck topics. The role emphasizes safety, teaching excellence, and real-world industry expertise in a collaborative training facility.

The position runs full-time with a standard 8-hour day, Monday–Friday, offering competitive wages, comprehensive benefits including health insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years industry experience in Automotive/Medium/Heavy Truck.
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience at a professional training facility within the last 10 years.
• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening.
• ASE Master Certification in Automotive and Truck series or ability to achieve Master status within 120 days of start date.
• Proficiency using Google Drive apps and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, creativity, and presentation skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to different learning styles and abilities.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and hands-on training in shop/lab environments.
• Assist in curriculum development and lesson planning.
• Grade and track student performance and conduct evaluations.
• Proctor tests and mentor students throughout the program.
• Maintain a safe and positive learning environment.

Skills

Auto/diesel industry

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Safety focus

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ADAS equipment

PICO scopes

Google Drive

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview:

Are you an experienced technician with an excellent fix it right the first time record? Do you find satisfaction in helping others succeed? The Technician Training Facility is currently undergoing a major improvement renovation project and during this time we are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Automotive & Diesel Instructor to join our education team. This role is vital in delivering comprehensive training that prepares not only students for careers in automotive, medium/heavy duty diesel, and equipment repair, but also upskilling our current Local 701 Technicians with industry leading training. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for teaching, extensive technical expertise, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. You will engage students through hands‑on instruction, curriculum development, and innovative teaching methods to ensure they gain the skills necessary for success in the industry. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence the next generation of automotive and diesel technicians while working in a collaborative, forward‑thinking setting. In addition to industry leading wages, our Instructors enjoy unmatched benefits including excellent family medical coverage, pension, and PTO. Our Training Facility prides itself on upskilling the gold standard of Automotive and Heavy Duty Technicians in the trade, and in doing so, we employ only the best of the best Instructors in the industry to deliver.

Responsibilities:

As an Instructor, your day‑to‑day tasks will include delivering lectures, conducting practical training sessions in a shop/lab environment, assisting in curriculum development, preparing lesson plans, grading and tracking student performance, student performance evaluations, test proctoring, leading by a positive example, and providing guidance and support to students as they develop their skills and knowledge in the Automotive and Medium/Heavy Truck field. Possessing excellent time management and record keeping skills, being an independent self starter, ability to think outside the box, and having a positive attitude are non negotiable requirements for this role. Full time Instructors teach on an 8 hour schedule, Monday through Friday. Classes are held between the hours of 6:30am and 3pm with occasional evening class teaching required.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years of Industry experience in the Automotive and/or Medium/Heavy Truck Industry as a Journeyman Technician or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years teaching experience in the Auto/Diesel Industry (as an Instructor) at a professional training facility within the last 10 years is preferred, but similar experience may be considered
• Clean driving record and valid Driver's License
• The ability to pass a background check and drug testing
• ASE Master Certification in Automotive and Truck series, or the ability to achieve current Master status including L1 within 120 days of start date and remain current with Industry technology as it evolves through further training and certifications as required
• Proficiency in technology and software relevant to the automotive and diesel industry, including but not limited to using ADAS equipment and PICO scopes.
• Ability to use Google Drive applications (eg: sheets, docs, slides, etc:) and Microsoft applications (eg: outlook, teams, powerpoint, etc:) with confidence and proficiency
• Excellent communication, creativity, and presentation skills to effectively deliver lectures and engage with students
• Ability to adapt teaching methods and materials to accommodate different learning styles, experience levels, and abilities
• A high degree of attention to detail, time management, and efficient record keeping is critical
• Ability to prepare the lab/shop area, conduct shop lab tasks in an efficient and effective manner, and ensure a safe and positive learning environment at all times
• A passion for teaching and mentoring students, patience, compassion and the ability to create a positive and supportive learning environment
• Possess professional character that can join our close knit team which thrives on mutual support. You will actively contribute to a positive, collaborative, daily work culture.
• This role requires physical labor including/ but not limited to: standing for extended periods of time (minimum of 4 hour blocks is to be expected) , bending, squatting, crouching, occasionally handling chemicals, the ability to function in a typical automotive/ diesel repair shop environment, and lifting up to 75 lbs on a regular basis

Pay: $39.40 - $40.45 per hour

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Journeyman: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Drivers License with a clean driving record (Required)