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About The Position

Requirements

• Associate degree or technical certification in Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, Heavy Equipment Technology, or a related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Other combinations of education and industry experience may be substituted for degree requirements.
• Evidence of a history of demonstrating ethical and professional behavior.
• A minimum of five years of industry experience in automotive, diesel, or heavy equipment technology; five years preferred.
• Demonstrated technical competency across both automotive and heavy equipment disciplines.
• Teaching, training, or instructional support experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success in collaborating with various constituencies.
• Additional post-secondary education beyond requirements may substitute for years of required experience.
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
• Industry-recognized certification required; ASE certification and/or OEM program certification preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of automotive systems, including engines, fuel systems, electrical/electronic systems, brake systems, and related areas.
• Demonstrated knowledge of heavy equipment systems, including diesel engines, hydraulics, power trains, undercarriage, and related areas.
• Ability to plan, organize, and fulfill complex initiatives.
• Computer skills to include electronic communications, word processing, and the ability to use specific software associated with the position.
• Ability to maintain high standards of work, initiative, commitment, ethics, professional responsibility, and judgment.
• Superior interpersonal skills—including the ability to effectively recognize and resolve complex problems in a constructive manner.
• Must exhibit characteristics of a team player, willing to take initiative and assume responsibility.
• Ability to foster and support innovation and excellence.
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively recognize and resolve conflict.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Travel required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Teaching, training, or instructional support experience preferred.
• ASE certification and/or OEM program certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide cross-program instructional support and lab assistance for associate in applied science degree programs within the School of Transportation and Heavy Equipment (STHE), including programs in automotive and heavy equipment technology.