Autotech Technical Trainer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Prepare and deliver engaging, technically precise training for automotive and truck topics utilizing approved curriculum and adult-learning methodologies.

• Facilitate instructor-led training in various environments including classrooms, shops, customer sites, distribution centers, training centers, and events.

• Conduct daytime, evening, multi-day, and occasional weekend training sessions.

• Tailor examples, facilitation methods, and delivery techniques to meet learner needs while ensuring the integrity of course content.

• Confirm participant preparedness, communicate prerequisites, and manage room setup, equipment, training aids, materials, and audiovisual needs.

• Assess learner outcomes through various methods such as assessments, observations, evaluations, and feedback.

• Identify knowledge gaps in learners and suggest additional training or development opportunities.

• Present training-related content at NAPA, customer sites, distribution centers, stores, owner, marketing, and industry events.

• Collaborate with management, the NAPA Training Service Center, field teams, distribution centers, stores, and customers to determine training needs and support schedules.

• Foster relationships with technicians, shop owners, customers, field personnel, and colleagues in Autotech.

• Assist in marketing and engagement initiatives for Autotech programs.

• Advocate for NAPA Autotech training, programs, parts, tools, and equipment.

• Relay training feedback, customer requirements, course challenges, and areas for improvement to stakeholders.

• Engage in needs assessments, pilot programs, curriculum development activities, and ongoing improvement efforts.

• Manage pre-class and post-class administrative tasks including rosters, evaluations, assessments, attendance records, materials, expense reports, and documentation.

• Safely transport, set up, operate, and store training materials, parts, tools, demonstration equipment, and audiovisual resources.

• Maintain and safeguard assigned vehicles, training equipment, demonstration aids, computers, credit cards, and other company assets.

• Keep abreast of current automotive, product, facilitation, and adult-learning knowledge through professional development, hands-on experience, self-study, trainer programs, and industry participation.

• Adhere to company policies, procedures, safety standards, and customer site requirements.

• Travel up to 70%, including overnight, evening, weekend, or holiday travel as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience is required.

• Must possess a current ASE Master Automobile Technician certification, including A1–A8 and EPA 609 certifications.

• Five or more years of experience as a practicing automotive technician is necessary.

• At least two years of experience in facilitating adult-learning programs, technical training, meetings, or presentations.

• Comprehensive knowledge of automotive systems, diagnostic procedures, repair protocols, and automotive or truck repair shop operations.

• Ability to articulate technical information clearly and facilitate both small and large group sessions.

• Proficient in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Capability to lift and carry objects weighing 100 lbs. or more, as required by job responsibilities.

• Competence in pushing and pulling carts, pallet jacks, or other equipment loaded with materials.

• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.

• Capable of bending, stooping, squatting, and reaching.

• Ability to climb ladders or stairs and work at elevated heights.

• Proficient in operating tools, automotive systems, and diagnostic equipment.

• Manual dexterity to handle small objects and operate automotive tools and equipment effectively.

• Willingness to work long hours, weekends, and extended shifts during peak times.

• Strong commitment to following safety protocols and guidelines.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans are available.

• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

• Vacation, personal days, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave provided.

• Employee stock purchase program.

• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.

• Access to professional development programs.

• Wellness initiatives offered.