Instructional Assistant, Diesel Technology (Part-Time LTE)

Northcentral Technical College

Town of Wausau (WI)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 40,000

Part time

7 days ago

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Job summary

The Diesel Instructional Assistant at Northcentral Technical College supports Diesel Technology faculty by preparing and maintaining instructional laboratories, equipment, tools, vehicles, and materials. You reinforce instructor-led content, assist students, monitor safety, and provide faculty with progress observations.

This part-time role requires strong math skills, familiarity with diesel systems, and the ability to work under faculty direction without curriculum decisions.

Qualifications

Education: HS diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.
3 years of experience in the diesel equipment repair industry.
Strong math calculations related to diesel repairs.

Responsibilities

Prepare laboratories, vehicles, tools, equipment, parts, and instructional materials for learning activities.
Assist faculty during classroom, laboratory, and hands-on learning experiences.
Reinforce Diesel-Math concepts and demonstrate lab procedures as directed by faculty.
Provide individual or small-group assistance to students practicing assigned skills.
Promote safe work practices and address or report unsafe conditions and behaviors.
Help students properly use, clean, organize, and return tools and equipment.
Maintain an orderly, professional, and industry-relevant learning environment.
Perform routine equipment checks and communicate maintenance, repair, and inventory needs.

Skills

Safety procedures

Diesel maintenance

Laboratory prep

Student support

Math calculations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Tools and equipment handling

Job description

Applications must be submitted by 12:01 a.m., October 05, 2026.

Thank you for your interest in a career at Northcentral Technical College (NTC).

NTC offers outstanding career opportunities on a modern campus with state-of-the-art technology that allows for a collaborative learning and work environment. Employees are offered an amazing Total Rewards package with competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and generous paid time off - including two paid closures for the winter holiday (Christmas - New Year) and summer (week of July 4th), for most full-time positions. NTC is "The College that Cares" and makes a difference in the lives of our employees and students. If you have the desire to help students while positively impacting the community, we'd love for you to join our team! See why our current employees did!

Starting Hourly Rate Based on Qualifications:

$24.73

JOB SUMMARY, DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS:

Job Summary

The Diesel Instructional Assistant role supports Diesel Technology faculty in delivering safe, effective, hands-on instruction by preparing and maintaining instructional laboratories, equipment, tools, vehicles, and materials; reinforcing faculty-led instruction and demonstrations; assisting students as they practice assigned competencies; monitoring students' adherence to established safety procedures; and providing faculty with observations regarding student progress and support needs. The Instructional Assistant works under the direction of faculty and does not independently determine curriculum, assign grades, evaluate final competency achievement, or replace the faculty member's responsibility for instruction and assessment.

This position is funded by a grant which has a projected grant end date of June 30, 2028. Funding for this position beyond this date is dependent upon budget and operational needs.

This is a part-time position working 24 hours per week, 33 weeks per year.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Prepare laboratories, vehicles, tools, equipment, parts, and instructional materials for scheduled learning activities.
Assist faculty during classroom, laboratory, and hands-on learning experiences.
Reinforce previously taught Diesel-Math concepts and demonstrate in lab procedures as directed by faculty.
Provide individual or small-group assistance to students practicing assigned skills.
Promote safe work practices and immediately address or report unsafe conditions and behaviors.
Help students properly use, clean, organize, and return tools and equipment.
Maintain an orderly, professional, and industry-relevant learning environment.
Perform routine equipment checks and communicate maintenance, repair, supply, and inventory needs.

Minimum Qualifications Required

In limited circumstances, NTC may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

Education: High School Education / GED

Associate degree in a related field preferred.

Experience: 3 Years

Additional Experience Information:

At least 3 years' experience in the Diesel Equipment repair industry. Must be astute in Math calculations as related to diesel repair.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, including language skills, reasoning and mathematical abilities are essential.

Language Skills

Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions, reports and emails; speak and may present information to groups.

Math Skills

Ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to critically think and solve problems involving a variety of concrete variables with limited standardization; interpret written, oral and diagrammed instructions.

Technical Skills

Ability to manage and track document changes; create, modify and format templates and files; ability to use multiple computer screens and multitask in several computer applications.

Customer Service Skills

Ability to actively listen, discern key information, and respond professionally; ask follow up or clarifying questions to diffuse escalated situations and offer appropriate problem resolution when necessary.

Other Requirements

Commercial Driver's License preferred

Physical Requirements

Carrying/Lifting 10-25 lbs: Medium

Carrying/Lifting 25-50 lbs: Medium

Carrying/Lifting >50 lbs: Low

Sitting: Medium

Standing/Walking/Climbing: Medium

Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending: Medium

Repetitive Hand/Foot Movement: Medium

Pushing/Pulling/Reaching Above Shoulder: Medium

Work Environment