About the role
Campus
OSU-Institute of Technology
Contact Name & Email
Heather Ortiz, heather.ortiz@okstate.edu
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm with occasional evenings and weekends.
Appointment Length
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring Range
$52000 - $60000
Commensurate with education and experience.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.
About this Position
GENERAL SUMMARY
This position will 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.
Required Qualifications
Education:
- 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.
Experience
- 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.
Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses
Licensure/Certification
- Valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
- Industry-recognized certification required; ASE certification and/or OEM program certification preferred.
Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge
Skills and Abilities:
- 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.
Communication Skills:
- Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively recognize and resolve conflict.
Working Conditions
- Ability to work some evenings and weekends, as needed.
- Travel required.
- Lab environment with exposure to automotive and heavy equipment
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.