View Job description for Shop Assistant, Heavy Equipment Tech Program

College of Western Idaho Home•Nampa, ID

9d•$16 - $20

About The Position

Do you love working with heavy equipment, troubleshooting tools, and keeping a shop running at its best? Join CWI as a Part-Time Lab Assistant, where you’ll support instructors, assist students, maintain and repair hand and power tools, and help create a safe, well-prepared learning environment for the next generation of technicians. Why Join CWI? At the College of Western Idaho (CWI), you will work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where problem-solving and innovation are valued, and your contributions directly enhance the efficiency of the institution.

Requirements

Knowledge and practical experience of Heavy Equipment shop competencies
Working knowledge of inventory methods, materials and supplies procurement and handling, storing, and shipping methods
Experience working with MSDS sheets and safety procedures for caustic, flammable, and hazardous products
Experience using equipment service manuals to troubleshoot and repair or upgrade power tools and equipment, preparing written material and completing forms, filing and retrieving data using a computerized records system
Current experience in Heavy Equipment Technology industry

Nice To Haves

Teaching certificate from State of Idaho PTE preferred
Experience using computerized point of sale and inventory system preferred
Teaching experience in the trade preferred

Responsibilities

Support Instructional Activities in the Lab
Assist instructors with hands-on student learning and skill development.
Prepare shop labs for classes by unlocking, setting up, and ensuring all equipment is ready for use.
Provide additional instructional support as assigned.
Maintain, Repair, and Manage Tools & Equipment
Clean, sharpen, lubricate, and troubleshoot hand and power tools.
Perform routine maintenance and repairs to ensure equipment safety and reliability.
Secure tools, equipment, and facilities after class sessions.
Uphold Safety and Operational Standards
Safely perform duties requiring repetitive lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds, and working with chemicals and power equipment.
Follow all safety procedures and contribute to a clean, compliant, and well-organized shop environment.
Perform other duties as assigned to support lab operations.