Automotive Lab Technician & Shop Operations Lead

New England Biolabs; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Community College seeks an Automotive Lab Assistant to support faculty and students in the Auto Technology program. You will help prepare classrooms and labs, manage parts inventory, and oversee tools and equipment while maintaining vehicles and safety records.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree and at least two years of related experience, with strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a team.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required.
• Two years of related work experience preferred.
• Ability to learn standard college software applications.

Responsibilities

• Set up classroom and Shop Lab areas for instruction.
• Assist faculty in training and learning in classroom and lab.
• Purchase and manage auto parts inventory; track stock and security.
• Check-out and monitor tools and equipment; repair/replace as needed.
• Maintain school training vehicles and records of repairs.
• Process customer work orders and reconcile payments.
• Daily cleanup of Auto Lab areas and storage spaces.
• Perform safety checks on heavy shop equipment and repairs.
• Supervise part-time Lab Technicians and work-study staff.
• Document and organize records of tools, parts, and vehicles.

Skills

Automotive technology knowledge

Software proficiency

Organization and detail orientation

Conflict resolution

Professional communication

Independent work capability

Reading technical diagrams

Cultural interaction

Education

Associate’s Degree in related field

Two years of full-time experience

Education/experience equivalence accepted

Valid driver’s license

Background check required

Job description

Metropolitan Community College seeks an Automotive Lab Assistant to support faculty and students in the Auto Technology program. You will help prepare classrooms and labs, manage parts inventory, and oversee tools and equipment while maintaining vehicles and safety records.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree and at least two years of related experience, with strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a team.