PSAV Trainer II- Diesel

Hillsborough College; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 48,722 - 77,291; Full time

Job summary

Hillsborough Community College seeks a Diesel program instructor to deliver classroom and hands-on lab instruction while enforcing safety protocols. You will prepare daily lab activities, maintain equipment, and manage attendance and student records in a non-credit setting.

The role includes advising students on academic progress and employability opportunities, collaborating with outside agencies for job placement, and supporting recruitment and outreach to strengthen program success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus at least three years of related work experience.
• All instructors must hold current ASE certifications in T2, T3, T4, T5, T6, T7, and T8.
• Preferred: Forklift, 609, OSHA 30 certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide Diesel program instruction, including classroom and hands-on lab activities.
• Enforce safety protocols when handling equipment and tools.
• Prepare daily labs, maintain workspace, and take attendance.
• Grade assignments and lab work, administer exams.
• Advise students on academic progress and employment opportunities.
• Collaborate with employers for potential job placement.
• Assist with recruiting, marketing, and outreach for the program.

Skills

Lab instruction

Safety protocols

Student advising

ASE certifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years related experience

Tools

Forklift certification

609 Certification

OSHA 30 certification

Job description

Position Summary

Hiring Salary Range: $48,722.98 to $77,291.46. Position is part of the Diesel program at Hillsborough Community College.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

Provides instruction for the Diesel program, including classroom and hands‑on lab instruction, as reasonably requested by the college. Ensures students adhere to safety protocols and procedures when handling equipment and tools. Prepares daily lab activities and any other scheduled instructional activities, ensuring the workspace is clean, safe, stocked and free of broken or unusable equipment. Takes attendance and maintains student records for this non‑credit program. Grades assignments and lab work. Prepares and administers exams, appropriate to course content, including the comprehensive final exam. Evaluates student performance through assessments, projects, simulations and practicums. Provides student feedback and handles student disciplinary action, escalating when needed. Advises students on academic progress, employability skills, internship and employment opportunities. Collaborates with outside agencies and employers for potential job placement. Stays abreast of industry standards and changes in technology, maintaining technical certifications/licenses necessary for the position. Assists with recruiting, marketing, and outreach for departmental programs, actively participates in college functions, events, and engages in community service.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Prints worksheets, tracks attendance, and prepares instructional materials.
• Supports college’s strategic initiatives for student success, retention, completion, placement and continuous improvement for accreditation, including participating in program planning, accreditation reviews, and institutional effectiveness initiatives.
• Enters grades into the computer system and any other reporting as reasonably needed.
• Creates and revises syllabus and course schedules as needed.
• Manages deliveries, restocks materials, and cuts materials in preparation for student use as needed.
• Oversees material handling and ensures efficient use of supplies with minimal waste. Provides a list of supplies, tools and materials that need to be ordered as part of inventory.
• Oversees shop/lab cleanliness and ensures ongoing maintenance.

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent walking, sitting, bending and squatting. Exposure to extreme heat.

Equipment Used

• Various Hand Tools
• General Lab Shop / Equipment
• Specialty Tools
• Diesel Engine Equipment
• Suspension and Steering Equipment
• Brake Equipment
• Electrical/Electronic Systems
• Drive Train Equipment
• HVAC Equipment
• Hydraulics
• Additional Equipment as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of related work experience. Work experience may substitute for education.
• All instructors must hold current ASE certifications in T2, T3, T4, T5, T6, T7, and T8.

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift certification
• 609 Certification
• OSHA 30 certification

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Reasonable Accommodation

To successfully perform this role, an employee must be able to carry out the essential functions of this job satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties of this position.

Equal Opportunity

Hillsborough Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical/mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, and military/veteran status. Preference will also be given to veterans and spouses who are eligible under the Veterans' Preference Law. Preference is given for compliance with the DD-214 submission requirement.

Background Check

The selected candidate identified for this position will be required to successfully complete a Level II criminal background check, which includes fingerprinting.

EE Verify

Hillsborough Community College participates in the US E-Verify program.