Automotive Technical Training Specialist

JM Family • Westlake, FL

25d

About The Position

The Automotive Technical Training Specialist, based in Jacksonville, Florida, at Southeast Toyota Distributors, delivers factory technical training to Toyota dealership technicians and provides consultative support to Toyota dealer leadership to help grow and retain technicians. The role prepares and delivers instruction in classroom, virtual, and shop environments; develops training materials and courses; and manages technical training for assigned dealers so technicians meet Toyota training and certification requirements. The specialist also works with dealerships and local and state automotive education institutions to recruit and retain students, and collaborates with fixed operations leadership and the training team. Overnight travel is required, with a minimum of four to eight nights per month. Associates in this role are subject to the Safe Driver Program and Motor Vehicle Records monitoring. Work arrangements are subject to associate performance, business needs, and manager discretion, and may be revised.

Requirements

• At least 4–6 years of automotive technical experience with a dealership or manufacturer.
• Multiple A1–A8 Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to relocate throughout the region: Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, or South Carolina.
• Motivation to act on departmental initiatives, a growth mindset, and excellent time-management and communication skills.
• Subject to the Safe Driver Program and Motor Vehicle Records monitoring.
• Overnight travel of at least four to eight nights per month is required.

Nice To Haves

• ASE Master and/or Advanced Drivability Specialist certification.
• An associate or bachelor’s degree in automotive or technical fields.

Responsibilities

• Deliver factory technical training to Toyota dealership technicians.
• Provide consultative services to Toyota dealer leadership to support technician growth and retention.
• Prepare and deliver technical instruction in classroom, virtual, and shop environments.
• Develop training materials and courses.
• Build and foster relationships with Toyota dealer associates.
• Manage technical training for assigned dealers to ensure technicians meet Toyota training and certification requirements.
• Work with Toyota dealerships and local and state automotive education institutions to recruit and retain new students.
• Interact and collaborate with fixed operations leadership and the training team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed