Mercedes Benz CTG Technical Instructor

Universal Technical Institute, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekends off

Paid training

Tuition waiver

Paid time off

Retirement matching

Parental leave

Health insurance

Vision & dental

Job summary

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) in California is seeking an instructor to deliver Mercedes-Benz curriculum across Learning & Performance Centers and OEM locations. You will lead hands-on training, develop specialized lessons, and mentor technicians, helping them improve proficiency while using state-of-the-art audiovisual tools.

You’ll collaborate with Mercedes-Benz on curriculum updates, travel up to 25%, and participate in Train-the-Trainer events.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Technical experience with Mercedes Benz vehicles required.
• Instructional experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and time management.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Patient, empathetic approach to teaching.
• Professionalism and sound judgment in flexible schedules.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and educate in an engaging learning environment for technicians.
• Lead hands-on training with practical demonstrations and real-world diagnostics, maintenance, and repair.
• Deliver curriculum using multimedia techniques.
• Organize and communicate learning objectives with clear, paced lessons while maintaining lab content.
• Travel is expected at 25%.
• Develop classroom-ready curriculum from OEM manuals and materials.
• Mentor students on projects, promoting critical thinking and innovation.
• Uphold safety procedures and OEM brand standards.

Skills

Mercedes-Benz experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

Patience & empathy

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Overview

Working in concert with Original Equipment Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz personnel, deliver curriculum at various Mercedes-Benz Learning & Performance Centers, or other OEM locations. This position will provide instruction, coaching, technical expertise, and encouragement while allowing technicians or students structured opportunities to improve their own proficiency. They will utilize state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment and workshop exercises to enhance the technician’s automotive knowledge. Work closely with OEM on all curriculum updates and participate in periodic Train-the-Trainer events with Mercedes-Benz. In this position, your "tools" change, but your impact grows. You won't just be fixing cars; you’ll be building careers. You will lead hands‑on training, develop specialized curriculum, and mentor technicians who will carry your standards of excellence into the industry.

What We Offer

• $90K to $94K per year (based upon experience)
• Weekends OFF
• Paid Training
• Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses
• Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible, Holiday)
• Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days
• Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non‑birthing parents to bond with a new baby
• Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
• Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
• Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment

What You’ll Do

• Inspire and Educate: Create an engaging and inclusive learning environment where technicians can flourish, fostering their passion for Mercedes-Benz while imparting your expert knowledge.
• Hands‑On Training:
  • Lead by example and provide practical demonstrations, ensuring students and or technicians gain real‑world experience in diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing various systems.
  • Deliver prepared curriculum through multimedia techniques
  • Organizes, communicates, and delivers learning objectives in a clear, concise manner through well‑paced lessons while maintaining appropriate classroom and lab content.
  • Travel is to be expected at 25%.
• Curriculum Development: Helps to develop classroom‑ready curriculum from original equipment manufacturer products and service manuals. (Develops and creates lesson plans, visual materials, evaluations, practical applications, and demonstrations).
• Mentorship: Guide and mentor students on their individual projects, encouraging them to think critically and find innovative solutions.
• Safety First: Instill the importance of safety procedures and best practices to ensure a secure working environment for everyone, meeting/exceeding the expectations and brand standards of the OEM.
• Administrative:
• Adhere to all the guidelines of the OEM Corporate Travel Policy
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience:
  • Technical experience with Mercedes Benz vehicles required.
  • Instructional experience preferred
• Communication Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to effectively connect with technicians/students and fellow staff
• Organizational Skills: Planning, prioritization skills, time management skills, and deadline-oriented, can adapt to face a changing environment
• Computer skills: Knowledge of MS Office
• Patience and Empathy: A patient, motivational, and empathetic approach to teaching, understanding that every student/technician learns at their own pace
• Professionalism: Problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, using good judgment, and able to support flexible/adaptable work schedules

About Us

It’s all about the reputation. 60 years of experience, trusted by 35+ industry leading brands, 16 campuses, 16 technical programs. But it’s not all about the numbers. Here at Universal Technical Institute and its family of schools, we care about YOU. We care about making a change in the lives of our employees and our students. We’re on a mission to expand our reach and increase our impact, one life at a time and that starts with yours...Come and be a part of our legacy!

About Us

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is a national leader in workforce solutions for transportation, skilled trades and healthcare/dental. Across our two brands, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Concorde Career Colleges, we share a common purpose: to prepare students for careers in high-demand fields. Just as we invest in our students’ futures, we invest in our people by creating opportunities to grow, contribute and build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the lives of students, employers and the communities we serve.