Corrections Automotive Mechanic Instructor

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Altamont (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

State Correctional Institution Frackville is seeking a Corrections Automotive Mechanic Trade Instructor to teach automotive trades to inmates in both classroom and hands-on shop settings. You will lead sessions, supervise work crews, and ensure tool accountability while fostering a productive learning environment.

The role requires automotive repair experience or an approved apprenticeship, plus active certifications. Schedule is full-time, 40 hours weekly, with a daytime shift and no telework.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in diagnosis, maintenance, repair, and replacement of automotive components and systems, or an approved apprenticeship, or an equivalent combination including one year journeyman work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons on automotive practices, methods, and procedures.
• Guide inmates through inspection, repair, and overhaul tasks on vehicles.
• Assign tasks, oversee and review completed work.
• Maintain documentation of training progress, assignments, and attendance.
• Issue, track, and search tools and materials to ensure accountability.
• Determine and request needed tools and materials for tasks and work orders.

Skills

Automotive diagnosis

Vehicle repair

Teaching basics

Education

Active Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Technician Certificate

Active motor vehicle license

Active Pennsylvania Emissions Inspection certification

Active Pennsylvania Inspection Mechanic certification (class C)

Job description

State Correctional Institution Frackville is seeking a Corrections Automotive Mechanic Trade Instructor to teach automotive trades to inmates in both classroom and hands-on shop settings. You will lead sessions, supervise work crews, and ensure tool accountability while fostering a productive learning environment.

The role requires automotive repair experience or an approved apprenticeship, plus active certifications. Schedule is full-time, 40 hours weekly, with a daytime shift and no telework.