Ford Dealer Technician Training Instructor

Universal Technical Institute • Rancho Cucamonga, CA

97d • $83,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Ford Dealer Technical Training Instructor will be responsible for delivering technical training to OEM Dealer technicians. This position will provide 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 work shop exercises to enhance the technician’s automotive knowledge. One should enjoy making connections and building rapport with others in a fast-paced, collaborative, hands-on environment. Lab and classroom instruction may be delivered at customer or non-UTI facility. Effective presentation skills are vital in this role, as well as the ability to ensure standards and goals are met in a given timeframe, this may include independent decision-making. Therefore, planning and problem-solving skills are both essential for success in this.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior history as an automotive technician required.
• Technical experience with OEM vehicles required.
• Prior OEM instructional experience preferred.
• Five years’ experience as an instructor in technical field preferred.
• Prior history as an OEM technician preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Planning, prioritization skills, time management skills and deadline oriented.
• Knowledge of MS Office, i.e. Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage OEM software applications and curriculum on UTI and OEM computers.
• Must be able to set-up, deliver and remove invasive and non-invasive vehicle faults.
• Problem solving and decision making skills, using good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Create an engaging and inclusive learning environment where technicians can flourish, fostering their passion for the OEM, while imparting your expert knowledge.
• Follow the instructor’s guide’s learning objectives and outline for every course.
• Utilize strong OEM technical knowledge to teach dealer technicians and enhance their automotive skills.
• Use classroom instruction along with a workshop environment to meet curriculum requirements.
• Ensure instructor delivery is lively while observing the OEM course delivery requirements.
• Help develop classroom ready curriculum from original equipment manufacturer products and service manuals.
• Develop and create lesson plans, visual materials, evaluations, practical applications, and demonstrations.
• Present and coach technicians during workshop exercises.
• Ensure that all Safety Regulations and OSHA requirements are met and adhered to.
• Report unsatisfactory conditions immediately and/or take immediate action to resolve them.
• Ensure the complete availability of training handouts, required tools and equipment items and record the training outcomes as directed by OEM management.
• Complete assigned administrative tasks in a timely manner.
• Adhere to all the guidelines of the OEM Corporate Travel Policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $83,000 - $85,000 per year.
• Paid Training.
• Tuition Waiver for you and your immediate family after 6 months of employment.
• Competitive paid time off programs (Vacation, Sick, Flexible, Holiday).
• 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days.
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents.
• Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents.
• Pet Insurance through ASPCA.
• Health Plan Enrollment eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED