Chassis & Trailer Technician Instructor

Lincoln-Tech; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Professional development and pathways

Long term stability with Lincoln Tech

Job summary

Lincoln Tech’s WorkforceLinc division seeks an experienced technician to train students in chassis and trailer repair in Charleston, SC. You will teach hands‑on shop techniques, troubleshoot real-world problems, and emphasize safety while maintaining an organized, industry‑standard training lab.

Travel up to 50% regionally and Monday–Friday schedule. You’ll stay connected to the industry by mentoring future technicians and sharing credibility, patience, and pride in the trades.

Qualifications

• Professional experience working on chassis, trailers, or similar heavy‑duty equipment.
• Strong knowledge of safety practices and industry standards.
• Ability to explain repairs and train others clearly.

Responsibilities

• Teach hands‑on chassis and trailer repair in a real shop/lab environment.
• Model best practices in troubleshooting, maintenance, and safety.

Skills

Chassis experience

Trailer experience

Heavy‑duty equipment

Safety awareness

Job description

Charleston, South Carolina, United States Welding Technology Full-time

Position Type

Full-time

Compensation Range

$80,000-$100,000 per year

Job Description

Charleston, SC | Monday–Friday

Lincoln Tech's WorkforceLinc Division

Be a positive contribution to the industry.

This role is for experienced chassis and trailer technicians who want to give something back to the trade that built them.

You’ll stay hands on, stay relevant, and stay connected to the work—while helping shape safer, better prepared technicians entering the industry, you’ll invest your experience where it matters most: training technicians

Schedule & Travel

• Monday–Friday workweek
• Charleston, SC primary location
• Up to 50% regional travel between training locations

What You’ll Do

• Teach hands-on chassis and trailer repair in a real shop/lab environment
• Model what “good work” looks like—troubleshooting, maintenance, and safe practices
• Instruct students on core systems including air brakes, chassis and trailer electrical, suspension and wheel-end components
• Coach students through real tasks and help them build confidence and discipline
• Provide clear feedback and track skill development
• Maintain a safe, organized, industry standard training environment

What We’re Looking For

• Professional experience working on chassis, trailers, or similar heavy‑duty equipment
• Strong working knowledge of air, electrical, suspension and wheel end systems
• Ability to explain why something is done—not just how
• A safety first, professionalism forward mindset
• You don’t need teaching experience. You need credibility, patience, and pride in the trades.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a TWIC card
• Willingness to travel regionally (up to 50%, Monday–Friday)

Nice to Have (Not Required)

• Welding experience
• Familiarity with IICL and/or FMCSA standards

Why Experienced Techs Step Into This Role

• Make a meaningful impact on the future workforce
• Stay engaged in the industry without constant physical strain
• Pride in passing down correct, safe, and professional practices
• Training programs built with real industry partners and real expectations

Benefits (Full Time)

• Life & Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Professional development and advancement pathways
• Long term stability with an established institution (80 years)
• Lincoln Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Lincoln Tech’s Partnership team

Lincoln Tech’s WorkforceLinc helps build teams of industry‑leading technicians. Through technician recruitment, curriculum customized to your unique needs, and expert instruction, our programs can address any recruitment and training need your group may have.

WorkforceLinc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.