Diesel Powertrain Instructional Specialist

UTI Trade School; Bloomfield (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive hourly rate

Weekends off

Paid training

Free tuition for you and immediate

Comprehensive benefits

401(k)

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

UTI Trade School is seeking a Diesel Powertrain Instructional Specialist to teach modern diesel theory and hands-on labs, guiding students through diagnosis, maintenance and repair of heavy‑duty engines.

You will collaborate on curriculum updates to reflect current industry trends, mentor students on projects, and promote safety across all activities. Weekend-free schedule and comprehensive benefits support your teaching career.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 4 years of hands-on diesel/heavy-truck mechanic experience.
• ASE certifications are highly valued.
• Clear, patient communication and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach modern diesel theory and practice in a classroom and labs.
• Lead hands-on labs covering diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of heavy-duty engines.
• Collaborate on curriculum updates to reflect current industry trends.
• Mentor students through projects, fostering critical thinking and problem solving.
• Champion safety protocols and best practices at every step.

Skills

Communication skills

Coaching mindset

Mentoring students

Curriculum collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Diesel Powertrain Instructional SpecialistPicture your day beginning in a bustling lab where engines hum and students are eager to learn. You open with a safety talk, then roll straight into a live demo—scanning codes, tracing faults, and bringing a heavy‑duty diesel back to peak performance. By mid‑morning, you’re guiding small groups through hands‑on diagnostics. Afternoon? You’re fine‑tuning course materials with fellow instructors so lessons stay aligned with the latest industry tech. And when Friday wraps, you keep something rare in the shop world: weekends off.Why You’ll Love It$5,000 sign-on bonus to welcome you aboard$36–$40 per hour with opportunities for OTWeekends OFFPaid training—no prior teaching experience requiredFree tuition for you and your immediate familyComprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD & LTD401(k), Paid Holidays, and PTOState-of-the-art tools, equipment, and labsWhat You’ll Doignite curiosity and confidence while teaching modern diesel theory and practicelead hands-on labs covering diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of heavy-duty enginescollaborate on curriculum updates that mirror current industry trendsmentor students through projects, coaching critical thinking and problem solvingchampion safety protocols and best practices at every stepWhat You BringHigh school diploma or GED (minimum required)At least 4 years of recent (within the last 10 years) hands-on experience as a diesel or heavy-truck mechanicASE certifications are highly valuedClear, patient communication and strong interpersonal skillsA coaching mindset with empathy for different learning speedsAbout UsFor more than 55 years, Universal Technical Institute and its family of schools have partnered with 35+ leading brands across 16 campuses and 5 technical schools. Beyond the numbers, we’re driven by impact—expanding opportunity one learner at a time. Join us and help shape the next generation of technicians.Your Technical StrengthsDiesel Engine SystemsTransmission & Drivetrain SystemsASE Automobile and Light Truck Certification TestsEngine PerformanceServiceDiesel & Heavy Equipment SystemsNever taught? No problem. If you bring the craft, we’ll teach the classroom.