Automotive Technical Instructor: Hands-on & Online Training

Driven Brands Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Driven Brands' Automotive Training Institute (ATI) invites applications for a Technical Instructor to elevate technicians' diagnostic and repair capabilities at ATI member shops. The role blends hands-on shop/lab instruction with live virtual sessions, delivering current content and developing new courseware.

You will travel to training sites, maintain safety and equipment standards, and pursue ASE certifications while staying current with vehicle technology and adult learning practices.

Qualifications

• Current ASE Master Technician certification and/or ASE L1 Advanced Engine Performance Specialist certification.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience as a professional automotive technician.
• Demonstrated diagnostic proficiency across major vehicle systems.
• Strong presentation and communication skills; ability to explain complex systems clearly to varied audiences.
• Comfort delivering live instruction on virtual platforms.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, technically accurate instruction to technicians in both live formats: in-person hands-on (shop/lab) and live virtual.
• Adapt delivery to mixed experience levels, from apprentice to master technician, ensuring every attendee leaves with skills they can apply immediately.
• Model and enforce professional shop safety practices in all hands-on sessions.
• Contribute to the development of new technical training content for both live classes (in-person and virtual) and on-demand offerings.
• Maintain the technical accuracy and currency of assigned courseware; recommend and contribute updates as vehicle technology, tooling, and industry practice evolve.
• Provide structured feedback from the classroom and lab to inform course development.
• Prepare and maintain training vehicles, components, tools, and diagnostic equipment for hands-on sessions.
• Ensure lab and shop training environments are safe, organized, and professional.
• Maintain all required ASE certifications in current status and pursue additional credentials relevant to the course catalog.
• Stay current on vehicle technology, diagnostic methods, and adult learning practices.
• Support other member-facing activities as assigned, which may include event participation, facilitation support, or contribution to ATI conferences and programs.

Skills

ASE Master Technician

ASE L1 Advanced Engine Performance

Hands-on automotive technician

Diagnostic proficiency

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Virtual instruction

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Job description

Driven Brands' Automotive Training Institute (ATI) invites applications for a Technical Instructor to elevate technicians' diagnostic and repair capabilities at ATI member shops. The role blends hands-on shop/lab instruction with live virtual sessions, delivering current content and developing new courseware.

You will travel to training sites, maintain safety and equipment standards, and pursue ASE certifications while staying current with vehicle technology and adult learning practices.