Diesel Instructor (Medium/Heavy Truck Technology & Equipment)

Ohio Technical College; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Technical College in Cleveland, OH seeks a Medium/Heavy Truck Technology & Equipment Instructor to teach diesel-related courses on-site year round. The role includes preparing lesson plans, conducting assessments, and guiding hands-on maintenance training within a safe learning environment.

Responsibilities cover planning activities, delivering lectures and shop demonstrations, evaluating student progress, maintaining records, and assisting students as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach diesel-related courses with clear instruction.
• ASE Certification preferred and to be pursued if not already held.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Experience or interest in teaching and shop management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for classroom using module materials and approved plans.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction.
• Provide students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Instruct students individually and in groups using lectures, discussions, and shop demonstrations.
• Maintain a professional and positive image for students.
• Demonstrate competent knowledge of subject matter.
• Assign and grade class work and homework and provide evaluative feedback.
• Utilize computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment to supplement presentations.
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
• Complete student records as required by laws and college policies.
• Assist in assessing curricular needs and offer improvement plans.
• Evaluate student performance against industry standards (ASE as applicable).
• Enforce college policies and rules governing students.
• Handle inventory of classroom equipment and supplies.
• Provide evidence of professional growth and technical updates.

Skills

Organizational skills

ASE Certification

Team player

Student focus

Strong communication

Diesel technology expertise

Teaching experience / shop management

Group instruction

Education

ASE Certification

Job description

Location: Cleveland, OH

Job Id:160

# of Openings:3

Medium/Heavy Truck Technology & Equipment Instructor (on-site instructor)
Department: Training
Reports To: Department Head

This is an on-site positions year round (no summer breaks)

4-Day work week; alternating Fridays

Salary based on experience/certification(s)

Job Description

A Medium/Heavy Truck Technology & Equipment Instructor
specializes in teaching diesel-related courses, from basic knowledge to hands‑on maintenance training. Their job entails preparing lesson plans and coursework materials, conducting quizzes and examinations, arranging activities and demonstrations, grading the students' performances, monitoring the students' progress, maintaining records, and assisting the students as needed. Moreover, when it comes to hands‑on activities, a Medium/Heavy Truck Technology & Equipment Instructor must deliver clear instructions and enforce policies and regulations to keep a safe and effective learning environment for everyone.

Responsibilities Include

• Prepare for classroom using written documents given for each module (will not need to plan your own lesson plans)
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time.
• Provide students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and professionally presented task demonstrations in the shop.
• Maintain a professional and positive image for students.
• Demonstrate competent knowledge of subject matter.
• Assign and grade class work and homework and provide evaluative feedback to students.
• Utilize computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations and demonstrations.
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.(training given)
• Complete student records as required by laws, college policies and administrative regulations.
• Assist in assessing curricular needs and offer plans for improvement.
• Evaluate student performance against industry standards, ASE, as applicable.
• Enforce all college policies and rules governing students.
• Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Obtain and maintain all required professional certifications and credentials for the department and subjects taught.
• Provide evidence of professional growth activity and technical update activity to maintain and to develop as an outstanding instructor.
• Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Have organizational skills and detail orientated
• ASE Certified (preferred but able and willing to achieve after hire)
• Team player
• Student Focus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experienced and interested in developing tomorrow’s top diesel mechanics
• Prior teaching experience and shop management a plus but not necessary
• Have the ability to provide instruction in a group setting.