Automotive Lab Specialist — Hands-On Training & Safety

Dallas College; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas College seeks a Lab Specialist, Automotive Technology to maintain automotive labs, equipment and learning environments, ensuring safety and readiness for hands-on instruction. You will support instructors, students and staff by keeping facilities functional and compliant.

Reporting to the Lab Manager, you will manage tools, inventory and vendor coordination, train students on equipment use, and help implement new technologies.

Qualifications

• Associate degree plus one year of related work experience; or two years substituted.
• Official transcripts are required.
• Some positions may require state licenses/certifications.
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee daily operations of automotive labs, specialized classrooms, tool rooms, and learning spaces.
• Prepare labs, equipment, tools, materials, and supplies for instructional activities.
• Partner with faculty to ensure laboratories are fully equipped and ready to support curriculum and student learning outcomes.
• Serve as a technical resource for students, faculty, and staff in areas related to automotive technology.
• Foster a culture of safety by ensuring adherence to lab safety procedures and industry best practices.
• Train students on proper use of equipment, tools, hazardous materials, and safe workplace practices.
• Maintain MSDS/SDS and ensure compliance with regulations and college policies.
• Monitor lab activities and maintain a safe, clean, and organized learning environment.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, and perform minor repairs on automotive equipment and instructional technologies.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance schedules and vendor repairs to minimize downtime.
• Manage inventory of tools, parts, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Receive, store, distribute, and track equipment and consumable materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure proper security and accountability for assigned assets.
• Recommend equipment upgrades, replacements, and new purchases to support evolving program needs.
• Process and track purchase requisitions, service requests, and repair orders.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for vendors, suppliers, and service providers.
• Monitor budget expenditures within assigned allocations.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to automotive lab operations.
• Support open lab sessions and assist students with accessing resources and equipment.

Skills

Lab operations

Automotive equipment

Diagnostics

Education

Associate degree

Tools

MSDS/SDS management

Job description

Dallas College seeks a Lab Specialist, Automotive Technology to maintain automotive labs, equipment and learning environments, ensuring safety and readiness for hands-on instruction. You will support instructors, students and staff by keeping facilities functional and compliant.

Reporting to the Lab Manager, you will manage tools, inventory and vendor coordination, train students on equipment use, and help implement new technologies.