Automotive Trade Instructor — Corrections

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 53,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s State Correctional Institution at Muncy seeks a Corrections Automotive Mechanic Trade Instructor to lead inmates in automotive inspection, repair, and overhaul techniques. You’ll deliver structured instruction, supervise work crews, and manage tools to ensure safe, productive training in a 40-hour week.

This role requires four years of automotive experience or an approved apprenticeship, plus active certifications listed in the qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of experience in diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of automobiles, trucks, or heavy equipment.
• Active automotive certificates as listed in the qualifications.
• Completion of an approved automotive trade apprenticeship or equivalent journey-level experience.

Responsibilities

• Training Delivery: Teach inmates automotive inspection, repair, and overhaul techniques.
• Classroom Order: Maintain discipline, structure, and safe practices during instruction.
• Work Crew Oversight: Direct inmate work crews and inspect completed automotive assignments.
• Tool Control: Issue, track, and search tools and materials used in training and work tasks.
• Material Planning: Determine needed supplies and submit purchase requests for training and repair work.

Skills

Automotive diagnostics

Instructing/Training

Classroom discipline

Education

Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Technician Certificate

Pennsylvania Emissions Inspection Certification

Pennsylvania Inspection Mechanic Certification (Class C)

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s State Correctional Institution at Muncy seeks a Corrections Automotive Mechanic Trade Instructor to lead inmates in automotive inspection, repair, and overhaul techniques. You’ll deliver structured instruction, supervise work crews, and manage tools to ensure safe, productive training in a 40-hour week.

This role requires four years of automotive experience or an approved apprenticeship, plus active certifications listed in the qualifications.