Peterbilt Diesel Instructor

Are you an experienced Peterbilt technician looking for a new and exciting challenge? Are you seen as the "Go To" when your coworkers, family, or friends have questions regarding anything about cars? Do you ever ask yourself "I wish I had the opportunity to mentor others"? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to become a Peterbilt Diesel Instructor.

Never taught? No problem! If you have the drive, patience, and skills we'll train you! You’ve come this far to become an amazing technician…why don’t you take the next step to make that happen for the next generation of technicians. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing the student you taught succeed, knowing you were the one that made it happen!

Position Overview:

Working in concert with Original Equipment Manufacturer Peterbilt personnel to deliver curriculum for Advanced Training program at a designated UTI campus.  This position will provide instruction, coaching, technical expertise, and encouragement while allowing our 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. 

Participate in periodic Train-the-Trainer events with OEM.

What We Offer:

• $39 - $40.50 per hour
• Weekends OFF
• Paid Training
• FREE UTI or Concorde Tuition for you AND your Immediate Family
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Ins/STD & LTD Ins
• 401K, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave

• • Inspire and Educate: Create an engaging and inclusive learning environment where students/technicians can flourish, fostering their passion for Peterbilt while imparting your expert knowledge.
  • Hands-On Training:
  • Lead by example and provide practical demonstrations, ensuring students/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 ensuring appropriate classroom and lab content.
  • Curriculum Development: Prepares, develops, and/or updates curriculum from original equipment manufacturer.
  • 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. 

  Prepares, maintains, and obtains training aids, tools, and equipment, in advance, for use in the classroom and lab.

  • Administrative: 
  • • Maintains daily/weekly contact with National Program Director to coordinate training, staffing, vehicles and equipment.
    • Prepares weekly reports of activities as directed.
  • Uses good judgement with travel and course delivery expenses 
  • Tests and evaluates student performance and provides counseling and guidance to at-risk students using proper documentation
  • Adhere to all the guidelines of the UTI Travel Policy
  • Other duties as assigned.

• Education: High school diploma or GED 
• Experience: 
• 5 years experience as a manufacturer-specific technician or fully qualified manufacturer-specific instructor preferred.
• ASE Certifications as required by OEM
• 3-5 years experience as an instructor in technical field 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 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. 55+ years of experience, trusted by 35+ industry leading brands, 16 campuses, 5 technical schools.  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!

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