Automotive Lab Assistant

Community Care College; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical college in Tulsa, Oklahoma is seeking an Automotive Technology Lab Assistant to support the Automotive Technology program. The role involves assisting instructors, supervising students, maintaining a functional learning environment, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and the ability to perform physical tasks associated with automotive repairs.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience with automotive repair processes and equipment.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize tools and equipment for lab exercises.
• Monitor and assist students during lab sessions.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshoot automotive training equipment.

Skills

Physical Ability

Communication

Technical Guidance

Education

High school diploma or GED

ASE Certification (preferred)

Job description

Oklahoma Technical College is looking for an Automotive Technology Lab Assistant that supports the delivery of hands-on training in the Automotive Technology program by assisting instructors with lab setup, student supervision, equipment maintenance, and inventory management. This role ensures a safe, clean, and functional learning environment for students pursuing technical education in automotive repair and diagnostics.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up, and organize tools, materials, and equipment for lab exercises and instructional demonstrations.
• Assist instructors with hands-on lab activities, including supervising student work and reinforcing proper techniques.
• Monitor students during lab sessions to ensure safe and appropriate use of equipment and adherence to safety protocols.
• Clean and maintain lab tools, equipment, and shop areas after each session.
• Perform minor maintenance and troubleshooting of tools and automotive training equipment.
• Track tool and supply inventory; assist with ordering and restocking materials as needed.
• Support lab compliance with OSHA standards and campus safety procedures.
• Provide students with technical guidance as appropriate, under the direction of the lead instructor.
• Attend staff meetings, professional development training, and campus functions as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Certification by ASE preferred.
• Two or more years of experience with automotive repair processes and equipment, or a combination of education and experience commensurate with the requirements of this position.
• Ability to perform physical tasks in demonstration of automotive repair processes and equipment, which may require lifting and moving up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively in an educational setting.
  
  

Who We Are

Community HigherEd Institute is Oklahoma’s only private non-profit technical college system based in Tulsa, Oklahoma that is dedicated to improving the lives of aspiring professionals through each of its three campuses, Community Care College, Clary Sage College, and Oklahoma Technical College.

Established in 1995, The College’s mission is to transform lives and contribute to society by providing career-focused higher education opportunities that empower students to obtain successful employment, develop leadership skills, and serve their communities. The College culture is encapsulated in the C.A.R.E.S acronym that highlights the engrained mentality of all members of faculty, staff, and administration alike: courtesy, accountability, respect, excellence, and success.