Automotive Technical Training Instructor

Ardent Learning Inc.; Rockleigh (NJ); 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 Disabil

Job summary

Ardent is seeking an Automotive Technical Trainer to lead Volvo Retailer Technical Training Center activities in Rockleigh, NJ. The role involves hands-on course setup, delivery across in-person and virtual formats, and potential travel to remote sites for training.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of automotive training experience, deep diagnostics knowledge, and strong adult-learning skills to inspire technicians while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience facilitating automotive technical courses.
• Strong knowledge of advanced automotive diagnostics and hybrid/electric vehicle systems.
• Experience delivering in-person, live, virtual, and remote training.
• Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, and 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

Training experience

Automotive diagnostics

EV/Hybrid systems

Leadership

Adult learning

MS Office

Education

Technical college training

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.