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Aston Carter Automotive Technical Trainer in Lenexa, Kansas
Automotive Technical Trainer - Paying up to $36/hr.
Job Description:
Are you a top technician or currently teaching automotive technologies in an outdated facility? We are looking for experienced individuals like you to elevate the capabilities of other technicians in rapidly evolving automotive technologies. As an Automotive Technical Trainer, you will work with the latest technology in a clean and comfortable environment. This position offers a consistent, competitive salary with benefits, opportunities for career advancement, and time to enjoy personal pursuits. Your role will involve providing both live and virtual technical training to dealership technicians across various automotive systems, driving new model vehicles for product familiarity, preparing and maintaining high technical proficiency, and supporting course development and scheduling activities. You will also collaborate with dealership and business center personnel to communicate and counsel on training requirements and training utilization.
What You'll Do:
Provide live and virtual technical training to dealership technicians in the areas of diagnosis, service, and maintenance of all automotive systems on Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Alfa Romeo, and FIAT vehicles.
Drive new model vehicles for evaluation and product familiarity.
Prepare for and maintain the highest-level of technical proficiency in all Skill Areas.
Maintain inventory and functionality of tools, components, vehicles and facility.
Support the Course Development Team if/when required.
Assist in the development of training schedules.
Assist with individual course registrations and roster processing to ensure optimal course seat-fill.
Coordinate with Business Center Field personnel on training initiatives, as required.
Communicate with dealership personnel on training requirements.
Counsel with Service Managers to help them understand and utilize technical training for the benefit of the dealership
Skills & Qualifications:
Technical knowledge of automotive components and systems.
Demonstrated ability to work skillfully with highly technical diagnostic equipment, including: Scan Tools, Lab Scopes, DVOMs, Air Conditioning Recycling Equipment, Vibration Diagnostic Equipment, etc.
Ability to interact effectively with various personality types.
Strong communication skills – written and verbal.
Ability to complete tasks with minimal direction, including self-guided study, to stay current with technology.
Familiarity and ease with office automation programs (Power Point, Excel, Word, etc.)
Must have excellent time management and organizational skills.
A degree is preferred but if you’ve got good experience, we’ll take that, too.
Minimum of two years' experience as a technician (Stellantis brands dealership preferred)
Experience teaching automotive preferred.
Willingness to travel, as needed (up to 30%)
Work Site:
This is a fully on-site position in Lenexa, Kansas.
Work Environment:
The role involves working in a classroom, shop, and office setting. You will be required to use personal protective equipment and adhere to safety precautions due to potential exposure to automotive fumes, fluids, noise, and sharp edges. The job entails a mix of standing, sitting, walking, occasional lifting, bending, and frequent near vision use for reading and computer use. Office work primarily includes sitting at a computer and utilizing virtual classroom tools for presenting content.
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.