Mercedes Benz Drive Training Instructor

Universal Technical Institute, Inc.•Long Beach, CA

63d•$85,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Are you an experienced premium brand technician (Mercedes-Benz preferred) looking for a new and exciting challenge? Do you ever ask yourself, "I wish I had the opportunity to mentor others"? If this resonates with you, we invite you to discover an exciting role as a Mercedes-Benz Dealership Technician Training Instructor. Position Overview: Working in concert with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) personnel, deliver curriculum at various OEM Learning & Performance Centers, or other OEM locations. This position will provide instruction, 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 workshop exercises to enhance the technician's automotive knowledge. Work closely with OEM on all curriculum updates and participate in periodic Train-the-Trainer events with OEM. What We Offer: $85K to $90K per year• 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• State-of-the-Art Tools and Equipment

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or GED
Experience: Five years of experience as a high-line European manufacturer technician required
ASE Certifications as required by OEM
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

Nice To Haves

Two years of CTG instructor or relevant experience preferred

Responsibilities

Inspire and Educate: Create an engaging and inclusive learning environment where students/technicians can flourish, fostering their passion for Mercedes-Benz 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: 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: 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.
Administrative: Maintains daily/weekly contact with National and Regional Manufacturer Training Managers and 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 OEM Corporate Travel Policy
Other duties as assigned.