Ford Dealer Technician Training Instructor

Universal Technical Institute•Itasca, IL

3d•$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 position. What we offer: • $83K - $85K per year• 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• ADD OTHER BENEFITS

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or GED
Experience: Prior history as an automotive technician required.
Technical experience with OEM vehicles required
Communication Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to effectively connect with technicians/students, fellow staff, and OEM dealer personnel
Organizational Skills: Planning, prioritization skills, time management skills and deadline-oriented, can adapt to a changing environment
Computer Skills: Knowledge of MS Office, i.e. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to manage OEM software applications and curriculum on UTI and OEM computers
Technical Skills: Must be able to set up, deliver, and remove invasive and non-invasive vehicle faults.
Professionalism: Problem-solving and decision-making skills, using good judgment

Nice To Haves

Prior OEM instructional experience preferred.
Five years’ experience as an instructor in a technical field preferred.
Prior history as an OEM technician preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspire and Educate: Create an engaging and inclusive learning environment where students/technicians can flourish, fostering their passion for the OEM, while imparting your expert knowledge.
Hands-On Training: Follows 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.
Instructor will be asked to use classroom instruction along with a workshop environment to meet curriculum requirements.
Instructor delivery must be lively while observing the OEM course delivery requirements
Curriculum Development: Helps to develop classroom ready curriculum from original equipment manufacturer products and service manuals. (Develops and creates lesson plans, visual materials, evaluations, practical applications, and demonstrations).
Mentorship:Presents and coaches technicians during workshop exercises.
Safety First: Ensures that all Safety Regulations and OSHA requirements are met and adhered to. Reports unsatisfactory conditions immediately and/or takes immediate action to resolve them.
Administrative: In cooperation with the OEM training department, ensures the complete availability of training handouts, required tools and equipment items and records the training outcomes as directed by OEM management.
Completes assigned administrative tasks in a timely manner.
Adhere to all the guidelines of the OEM Corporate Travel Policy
Other duties as assigned.