How to hire a diesel technology instructor

How to hire a diesel technology instructor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step diesel technology instructor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a diesel technology instructor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new diesel technology instructor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a diesel technology instructor, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A diesel technology instructor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, diesel technology instructors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents diesel technology instructor salaries for various positions.

   Type of Diesel Technology Instructor	Description	Hourly rate
   Diesel Technology Instructor	Career and technical education teachers instruct students in various technical and vocational subjects, such as auto repair, healthcare, and culinary arts. They teach academic and technical content to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter an occupation.	$18-35
   Adjunct Faculty	Adjunct faculty is the collective term for adjunct professors or lecturers. The adjunct faculty teaches students based on the limited-term of their contract... Show more	$21-73
   Teacher-In-Training	A teacher-in-training is a teaching professional who offers technical teaching assistance to teachers in developing effective behavior management and instructional strategies to support student learning. The teacher must collaborate with principals while employing diverse techniques to increase the effectiveness of student learning... Show more	$11-26

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Diesel Technology
   • ASE
   • Instructional Materials
   • Curriculum Development
   • Diesel Engines
   • Classroom Environment
   • CDL
   • Course Content
   • Syllabus
   • Laboratory Facilities
   • Fuel Systems
   • Course Materials
   • Diagnostics
   • Electrical Systems

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   Responsibilities:

   • Utilize blackboard management system to encourage online discussions and manage grades.
   • Identify appropriate techniques for teaching and responding to literature, and ways to effectively use literacy to positively impact diversity education.
   • Manage shop, designate technicians to service work orders, produce several ASE certify students.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your diesel technology instructor job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A diesel technology instructor salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, diesel technology instructors' average salary in south carolina is 45% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level diesel technology instructors earn 48% less than senior-level diesel technology instructors.
   • Certifications. A diesel technology instructor with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a diesel technology instructor's salary.

   Average diesel technology instructor salary

   $53,531yearly

   $25.74 hourly rate

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   Entry-level diesel technology instructor salary

   $38,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

4. Writing a diesel technology instructor job description

   A job description for a diesel technology instructor role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a diesel technology instructor job description:

   Diesel technology instructor job description example

   The Diesel Technology Program is a highly dynamic, student-centered program that focuses on training the next generation of technicians for the growing diesel industry. With state-of-the-art equipment and access to current and upcoming technologies, MCC is focused on delivering an exceptional educational experience.
   
   As a Diesel Technology Instructor at MCC will prepare and teach a full range of MCC Diesel Technology Program certified by the ASE Educational Foundation. The Instructor will be impacting the diesel repair and trucking industries will be felt through collaborating in curriculum review and development, outcomes assessment, advisory council activities, projects, and other department or College activities.
   
   The Instructor will be supported through a dynamic, flexible work environment that is dedicated to teaching a diverse community of learners for today's workplace.MCC provides exceptional benefits.
   
   The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Metropolitan Community College recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable the candidate to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
   Required Qualification
   8 years of FT related occupational experience
   OR
   approved Journey-worker status
   OR
   4 years FT related occupational experience PLUS Associate's degree in career field
   OR
   2 years FT related occupational experience PLUS Bachelor's degree in discipline or related discipline.
   
   •ASE Master Technician Certification is required for ASE Educational Foundation program certification.
   •Experience in diesel repair, including ancillary systems (e.g. undercarriage, climate control, emissions, hydraulics, etc.) required.
   •Experience in truck, heavy equipment and/or power generation equipment required.
   
   Preferred Qualifications
   Experience in dealer level heavy equipment and power generation, and experience in leading diesel training or instruction.
   Preference will be given to candidates who are committed to student success, equity, inclusion, and the use of the classroom experiences to enhance workplace understanding and performance.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right diesel technology instructor for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with diesel technology instructors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit diesel technology instructors who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your diesel technology instructor job on Zippia to find and recruit diesel technology instructor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit diesel technology instructors, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new diesel technology instructor

   Once you've found the diesel technology instructor candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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