• Intermodal Mechanic Instructor

    Lincoln Technical Institute (Summerville, SC)


    Turn Wrenches into Wisdom – Become an Intermodal Mechanic Instructor!

     

    Lincoln Tech is partnering with industry leaders in Charleston, SC to launch a custom Intermodal Mechanic training program, and we’re looking for experienced professionals to help us shape the future of transportation. If you have hands-on experience performing FMCSA or IICL inspections and a strong commitment to safety, this is your opportunity to inspire the next generation of skilled technicians — while advancing your own career in a new and meaningful direction.

    Key Responsibilities for an Intermodal Mechanic Instructor:

    + Deliver student-centered, hands-on instruction using approved curriculum

    + Mentor and guide students in learning to inspect, repair, and maintain essential intermodal equipment

    + Teach real-world skills including troubleshooting of:

    + Wheel ends & tires

    + Electrical systems

    + Air brake systems & suspensions

    + Doors, floors, and structural components

    + Welding, cutting, patching, and locking devices

    + Maintain safety standards in all instruction and demonstrations

    + Advise and support students with academics and discipline

    + Collaborate with faculty and departments to continuously improve program delivery

    + Travel up to 50% of the workweek for training and instruction

    Key Requirements for an Intermodal Mechanic Instructor:

    + 5+ years of hands-on experience with FMCSA and IICL inspections

    + Proven ability to troubleshoot, repair, and inspect intermodal equipment

    + High school diploma or GED

    + Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

    + Ability to obtain a TWIC card

    + Strong communication and mentoring skills

    + Bilingual a plus!

    Preferred (but not required):

    + IICL or FMCSA certification

    + Welding certification

    + Refrigerant Handling license

     

    Pay Range: $80,000 – $90,000

     

    Location(s): Charleston, SC / Wilmington, NC / Savannah, GA / Jacksonville, FL

     

    Full-Time Benefits

     

    + Medical, Dental, Vision

    + Life and Disability Insurance

    + 401(k) with Company Match

    + Paid Time Off and Holidays

    + Growth Opportunities

     

    About Us

     

    For over 75 years Lincoln Tech has been one of the nation's leading providers of career training in Healthcare, Automotive/Diesel, Skilled Trades, Information Technology, Cosmetology, and Culinary Arts.

     

    Lincoln Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

     

    + Email: [email protected]

    + Website: www.lincolntech.edu/careers

    * Upon meeting the criteria and payable under the terms of Lincoln Tech's Employee Sign-on Bonus Agreement. Staffing agency candidates are not eligible for Sign-on Bonuses offered at Lincoln Tech.