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AUTOMOTIVE INSTRUCTOR

(TRAINING OFFICER 1)

Job Location:

TECHNICAL TRAINING
2225 S. 22ND AVENUE,
PHOENIX, AZ 85009

Posting Details:

Salary: $53,079 - $63,079 

Anticipated Salary: $58,079.84

Grade: 19

Closing Date: 09/11/2025

We offer weekends off with 13 days paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, excellent benefits including health, dental & vision plans, employee assistance program, educational assistance, career stability and a culture that values opportunity for growth and professional development where your skills will be recognized and rewarded!

Uniforms provided to shop employees at no charge and are eligible to participate in the Safety-toe Shoe reimbursement program (100% of cost up to $250.00 every other calendar year)

This position is eligible to participate in the ASE Stipend Pay Program, employees can earn up to $14,400 a year with qualifying certifications. We will reimburse 100% of the cost of passed tests!

Anticipated hiring salary is $58,079 with a potential to earn up to $72,479 when ASE Triple Master Certified Technician status is obtained.

Work Hours: Monday through Friday 6:00am – 2:30pm

Job Summary:

Responsible for the development and administration of the Equipment Services (EQS), Automotive and Medium/Heavy Duty Diesel Service and Automotive Service of Excellence (ASE) Training Programs. Works with EQS Training Supervisor to determine training requirements and is centralized to EQS to ensure fleet systems are updated and maintained. Extensive statewide travel is required to fulfill job functions, may be in travel status for several weeks in a row.

Job Duties:

Develop, review, coordinate and travel to conduct Light/Medium Automotive, Medium/Heavy duty Truck equipment technical service training throughout the State of Arizona. Performs service, repair and diagnostic training support tasks related to ensure the agency's equipment repair program is moving with technological changes. Assists in troubleshooting Equipment shop diagnostic and maintenance issues.

May identify training needs, develop service and new equipment technical and maintenance classes with vendors, workbooks, lesson plans and materials to meet ongoing service needs. Plan, develop and write training manual, materials, course outlines, handbooks, powerpoint presentations and audio-visual aids.

Research and analyze data from surveys and develop needs assessments to identify training needs and priorities. Write training courses, lesson plans, workbooks, evaluation materials, produce/edit training videos and other audio-visual aids, build training aids and mock ups. Instruct supervisors and shop technicians in fleet vehicle and equipment operations, service and repair practices, procedures and techniques.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge:
• Strong, Automotive and or Heavy equipment maintenance, service, repair, and diagnostic procedures.

Skill:
• In using a variety of computer programs, ie., Google Workspace, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, fleet Management software, vehicle/equipment operation and repair software.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Reading and interpreting detailed technical, business and reference materials.

Ability:
• Estimate, implement and complete assigned tasks/projects in accordance with established schedules.
• Organize detailed, deep, technical information and relay to peers in a structured classroom and on the job environment.
• Speak publicly, lead discussions, answer questions and provide follow up when needed.
• Work well with a diverse group of individuals.
• Operate a motor vehicle.
• Lift, push, pull 50 lbs and succe