Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Driven Brands is hiring a Technical Instructor for the Automotive Training Institute (ATI). The role builds technicians’ diagnostic and repair capabilities through hands-on and live virtual instruction, technical content development, and maintenance of training equipment and environments.
Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging, technically accurate instruction to technicians of ATI member shops in both live formats: in-person hands-on (shop/lab) and live virtual
- Adapt delivery to mixed experience levels, from apprentice to master technician, ensuring every attendee leaves with skills they can apply immediately
- Model and enforce professional shop safety practices in all hands-on sessions
- Contribute to the development of new technical training content for both live classes (in-person and virtual) and on-demand offerings
- Maintain the technical accuracy and currency of assigned courseware; recommend and contribute updates as vehicle technology, tooling, and industry practice evolve
- Provide structured feedback from the classroom and lab to inform course development
- Prepare and maintain training vehicles, components, tools, and diagnostic equipment for hands-on sessions
- Ensure lab and shop training environments are safe, organized, and professional
- Maintain all required ASE certifications in current status and pursue additional credentials relevant to the course catalog
- Stay current on vehicle technology, diagnostic methods, and adult learning practices
- Support other member-facing activities as assigned, which may include event participation, facilitation support, or contribution to ATI conferences and programs
Skills
- Current ASE Master Technician certification and/or ASE L1 Advanced Engine Performance Specialist certification
- 7+ years of hands-on experience as a professional automotive technician
- Demonstrated diagnostic proficiency across major vehicle systems
- Strong presentation and communication skills; ability to explain complex systems clearly to varied audiences
- Comfort delivering live instruction on virtual platforms
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to travel as required
- Both ASE Master and L1 certifications held concurrently
- Hybrid/EV credentials (e.g., ASE xEV certification) and ADAS training or certification
- Prior experience as a technical trainer, instructor, or mentor of technicians
- Experience developing technical training content or courseware
- Independent repair shop experience and familiarity with the ATI member shop environment
- Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish)
Benefits
- Hybrid delivery model: in-person hands-on instruction in shop/lab environments plus live virtual instruction.
- Supplemental pay types may include commissions or bonus incentives, depending on the role.
- Health and wellness benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Holiday pay.
- Get early access to 50% of your earned wages at any time through the myFlexPay program.
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