Automotive Technical Training Instructor

Ardent Learning Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

160 Hours PTO

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Company Paid Short & Long Term Disable

Job summary

Ardent Learning Inc. is seeking an Automotive Technical Trainer to lead a Volvo Retailer Technical Training Center in Rockleigh, NJ. The role includes live, virtual, and remote delivery, course setup and teardown, and travel to support training locations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of automotive training experience, strong diagnostics knowledge, and proficiency in MS Office, with leadership and adult-learning skills to deliver effective instruction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience facilitating automotive technical courses with a large Automotive Manufacturer or with a Certified Automotive Technical School.
• Strong knowledge in advanced automotive diagnostics and hybrid / all electric vehicle systems.
• Automotive technical skills acquired through retailer or independent automotive service facility or through a Technical College or similar training program.
• Computing & analytical skills; MS Word, MS PowerPoint & MS Excel.
• Strong leadership, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Understanding of Adult Learning concepts and facilitation styles.

Responsibilities

• Set up and tear down courses and organize tools.
• Manage tool inventory.
• Clean and maintain local fleet.
• Coordinate local contractors to maintain facility.
• Facilitate live, virtual, and remote technical training.
• Check in training participants and ensure safety protocols are adhered to.
• Ensure participants are properly dressed for a productive and safe session.
• Maintain rosters and close out courses.
• Proctor assessments.
• Bug cars as needed for training tasks.

Skills

Automotive diagnostics

Hybrid/EV systems

Facilitation

Leadership

Presentation

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Adult learning concepts

Education

Technical College or equivalent training program

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

Title:Automotive Technical Trainer

Locations:Rockleigh, NJ

Compensation Range:90 – 100K, depending on experience

Availability:8-hour Workday, Monday – Friday; Training Hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

We are seeking a Technical Instructor for a Volvo Retailer Technical Training Center in Rockleigh, NJ.

The Instructor is responsible for the facilitation of all Volvo Technical Training courses using the approved Trainer Accreditation delivery methodology. This includes set up of courses and tear down. It may require some travel to other training locations or other specified locations to deliver remote training. In addition, virtual training and webinars for courses will also be required.

What You'll Be Doing

• Set up and tear down courses and organize tools
• Manage tool inventory
• Clean and maintain local fleet
• Coordinate local contractors to maintain facility
• Facilitate live, virtual, and remote technical training
• Check in training participants and ensure safety protocols are adhered to
• Ensure participants are properly dressed for a productive and safe session
• Maintain rosters and close out courses
• Proctor assessments
• Bug cars as needed for training tasks

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of experience facilitating automotive technical courses with a large Automotive Manufacturer or with a Certified Automotive Technical School
• Strong knowledge in advanced automotive diagnostics and hybrid / all electric vehicle systems
• Automotive technical skills; acquired through experience at retailer or independent automotive service facility or through a Technical College or similar training program
• Computing & analytical skills; MS Word, MS PowerPoint & MS Excel
• Strong leadership, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Understanding of Adult Learning concepts and facilitation styles

Who We Are

Ardent offers a small company feel, with big company results. We’re a custom training provider that helps organizations thrive through their people by unlocking their potential and improving business performance.

Our three decades of success is due to Ardent’s tenacious team who embody client services in all we do. We’re always on the lookout for innovative, curious, and passionate people who can help us continue to support our clients and achieve our goals.

What We Offer

• 160 Hours PTO. We trust our employees and want them to establish an ideal work-life balance.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance. We offer excellent benefits for the health of our team and their families.
• 401K Plan. We support our employees in setting up a comfortable future.
• Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability. We help employees plan for the unexpected.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Come as you are. Ardent is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.