Lab Assistant – Transportation Technologies & Auto Repair

Utah-Valley-University; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Utah Valley University is seeking a Lab Assistant for the Transportation Technologies Programs. The role involves assisting with lab spaces, preparing instructional materials, and supervising student groups in automotive, collision repair, or diesel mechanics labs.

Requires a current UVU student with a high school diploma or equivalent and at least six months lab experience handling, maintaining, and repairing lab equipment. Knowledge of shop safety and lab layouts is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a current UVU student.
• Knowledge of ASE approved repair techniques.
• Knowledge of the correct operation and safe use of the tools and equipment students use to complete their lab tasks.
• Knowledge of the layout of the Transportation Technologies labs, where to find the correct supplies, information, tools, or equipment used to complete a designated task.
• Knowledge of the UVU Transportation Technologies policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of shop safety practices.
• Knowledge of transportation specific areas.
• Ability to work under general direction and supervise students in laboratories and other areas as appropriate.
• Ability to manage a group of students, keep them on task, and critique performance levels.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a wide variety of settings.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal directions.
• Ability to explain detailed procedures to students.
• Welding and cutting skills.

Responsibilities

• Assistants will prepare instructional materials (mock-ups, visual aids, and instruction sheets) as necessary.
• Instruct, manage, and supervise individuals and groups in lab spaces.

Skills

Current UVU student

ASE repair techniques

Shop safety practices

Transportation labs knowledge

Lab supervision

Group management

Effective communication

Following directions

Explaining procedures

Layout of labs

Tools safety

Tools operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Utah Valley University is seeking a Lab Assistant for the Transportation Technologies Programs. The role involves assisting with lab spaces, preparing instructional materials, and supervising student groups in automotive, collision repair, or diesel mechanics labs.

Requires a current UVU student with a high school diploma or equivalent and at least six months lab experience handling, maintaining, and repairing lab equipment. Knowledge of shop safety and lab layouts is essential.