Truck / Automotive Technician

Description :

AS Technical Training Instructor

Conduct Technical Training classes for Center personnel and internal employees; assist in the development of training programs that facilitate the dissemination of information necessary for quality repairs and customer satisfaction.

Conduct training classes according to established curriculum and training standards.

Represent core values and the highest professional standards for Center personnel, showing great respect to customers and to the brand.

Review (PPN) Partner Network sources to include PALMS, AG trainer’s room, data exchange server, PCSS information systems etc. Assist in the design and building of necessary training aids to provide proper support of training curriculum.

Update and maintain student data on Academy Learning Management System (PALMS) to reflect classroom results.

Assist in the development, maintenance, and delivery of Certified Technician testing, both practical and written tests.

Maintain and repair vehicles assigned to technical training centers, to be available for use as required on short notice.

Maintain organization and cleanliness of the training center, tools, and equipment to the highest standards, reflecting core values.

Furnish requested reports on training activities and participants; evaluate the technical training program.

Assist other technical departments withing the company including : field personnel, Technical Support, Tool & Equipment Manager, and Center technicians.

Responsible for the proper usage of, awareness of, and compliance with Information Technology security policies at Cars North America.

Ensure proper retention of electronic documents, business confidential information, and actively demonstrate an understanding of the need to safeguard competitive information in both electronic and non-electronic formats.

College degree or Certificate in Automotive Technology

ASE Master Technician, including L1.

6-8 years automotive mechanical hands-on experience, preferred.

~ Prior experience conducting technical training sessions preferred.

~ Prior experience developing or creating technical training materials is preferred.

~ Use of 3d software such as CAD, or animation programs a plus.

Excellent overall understanding of automotive technology and repair, preferred

Advanced PC skills with emphasis on Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat

Skills with other Adobe Creative Cloud programs such as Photoshop, Premiere, InDesign, and / or Illustrator are a plus

German language capability is a plus

Self-directed, requiring limited supervision

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as required

Percentage of required travel :

~ Periodic travel is required as dictated by business demands.

Schedule / Shift :

~ Monday – Friday between 7 : 30-4 : 30 (typical) additional time as necessary.

This job is performed in both an automotive repair shop and office environment.

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, cameras, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

his position will also have daily work in the automotive repair facility.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit (for prolonged periods while traveling), stand, move, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.