On-Site Automotive Lab Specialist: Hands-on Training

Dallas College; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas College seeks a Lab Specialist in Automotive Technology to ensure automotive labs and equipment operate safely and effectively. You will support instructors, manage tools, and help students gain practical skills for today’s automotive industry.

Reporting to the Lab Manager, you will maintain labs, coordinate maintenance, train students on safety, and collaborate with faculty to ensure labs meet curriculum and learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree plus one year of related work experience and/or experience in a teaching environment.
• Some positions may require specific state licenses/certifications depending on the discipline.
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and maintenance of laboratories, classrooms, tool rooms and equipment to support courses.
• Promote and support laboratory safety procedures and training for students.
• Maintain MSDS/SDS information and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Perform periodic inventory and maintain accurate inventory records for equipment and supplies.
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate lab assistants and student workers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Independent & team work

Policy compliance

Education

Associate degree + 1 year experience

2 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Inventory management software

Job description

Dallas College seeks a Lab Specialist in Automotive Technology to ensure automotive labs and equipment operate safely and effectively. You will support instructors, manage tools, and help students gain practical skills for today’s automotive industry.

Reporting to the Lab Manager, you will maintain labs, coordinate maintenance, train students on safety, and collaborate with faculty to ensure labs meet curriculum and learning outcomes.