Technical Instructor

Key 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.

Content Development

• 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.

Training Environment & Equipment

• 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.

Professional Development

• 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.

Team Contribution

• Support other member-facing activities as assigned, which may include event participation, facilitation support, or contribution to ATI conferences and programs.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to deliver live instruction on virtual platforms.

Preferred

• 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).

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Hybrid delivery model: in-person hands-on instruction in shop/lab environments plus live virtual instruction.
• Regular travel to training sites, member events, and ATI conferences.
• Hands-on work around vehicles, lifts, and shop equipment; ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Occasional evening or weekend availability for events and travel.

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: $15.00 - $139,000.00
Compensation Frequency: Annual
Base pay offered may vary depending on actual location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Supplemental pay types may include commissions or bonus incentives, depending on the role.

Benefits

Driven Brands offers a variety of health and wellness benefits including paid time off and holiday pay. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.drivenbrandsbenefits.com

Additional Information

Get early access to 50% of your earned wages at any time through our myFlexPay program.