Diesel Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

First Review Date: August 17th, 2026

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Salary: $62,500.00 - $90,000.00 Annually, DOE

WyoTech’s mission is simple but bold: BEST TRAINING. BEST EXPERIENCE. BEST OUTCOMES.

Are you a skilled Diesel Technician with a passion for your craft? WyoTech is offering an opportunity to take your hands-on experience from the shop floor to the front of the classroom. Join us at our Laramie, WY campus and help shape the future of the industry by training the next generation of technicians. No teaching experience? No problem! Bring your knowledge, work ethic, and desire to make a difference and support our mission of Best Training. Best Experience. Best Outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to and ensure the enforcement of WyoTech policies and procedures as stated in the Employee Handbook; Advise students on attendance, grades, professionalism, and personal problems to ensure completion of their career program
• Submit grades, tests, attendance, and all other material; Plan class instruction based on the syllabus and ensure learning objectives are met. Ensure all educational activity is conducted ethically and legally; Utilize the CANVAS LMS system
• Support EPA and safety procedures; Encourage students to do safe, quality work with safety precautions
• Maintain and attend to the repair of class equipment and tool inventory. Lock up your area
• Attend scheduled instructor meetings, graduation, and registration; Participate in curriculum and professional development; Communicate effectively with all WyoTech faculty and staff
• Encourage motivation and enthusiasm in the shop and classroom; Develop a professional rapport with the students
• Prepare adequately for class and shop prior to start time; Have supplemental teaching items ready; Provide appropriate information, resources, and assignments for a lesson; Provide peer tutors as needed
• Monitor class; Remain in control of the class throughout the classroom lesson and in the shop
• Follow ADA Requirements
• Be available for students 15 minutes before and 15 minutes after the scheduled class time
• Always maintain security on all tests and lesson plans; Always maintain confidentiality
• Other related duties as directed by the department coordinator/department assistant coordinator

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of the following experience and training, or the equivalent of, would be qualifying. Candidates must also meet state certification, regulatory agencies, and accrediting body requirements, including but not limited to:

• High school diploma, GED, or a culmination of equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience in the diesel industry as an experienced technician working on medium/heavy duty trucks, off-highway equipment, or other industrial applications requiring skills in diesel engines, emissions, hydraulics, chassis, transmissions, a/c, transport refrigeration, electrical and electronic systems, CNG and LNG systems, drivability diagnostics, and EV experience
• Positive attitude and willingness to work in a team environment
• Be proficient in the use of computers; Must be able to pick up on software used in an educational environment

Why WyoTech

• Work with students to make a difference in their lives
• Work with a great company that supports not only their staff but the community as well
• Team building
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive benefit package
• PTO and paid holidays
• 401K
• Health insurance - vision and dental included
• Life and short-term disability

The Laramie community has the small-town charm with big city events. If you love the outdoors our community is only a 30-minute drive from multiple mountains. Whether you are looking to go snowmobiling or fishing in the Snowy Range or mountain climbing and biking at Vedauwoo National Forest. Laramie does not disappoint in our outdoor activities. We are only a short drive from the Wyoming capitol or Colorado if you are looking to get your big city fix. Laramie cares about its community and is why many residents call it "Laradise". To check out more, click here .

Applicants who are offered an appointment are required to pass a comprehensive background investigation and driver's license check.