Automotive Lab Aide

Automotive Lab Aide

Federal Work-Study Eligible! Terms Available:
Fall, Winter, Spring

Ready to Shift Gears?

As an Automotive Lab Aid, you'll work alongside instructors and support first-year automotive students as they develop the skills needed for careers in the automotive industry. You'll help prepare the shop for daily instruction, assist with lab activities, organize equipment, and promote a safe, productive learning environment.

Typical Schedule:

Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

• Assist instructors with setting up automotive lab projects and activities.
• Help first-year students during lab projects and skill assessments.
• Move vehicles safely as directed by the instructor.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe automotive shop.
• Help prepare tools, equipment, and workstations for daily instruction.
• Promote safe shop practices and assist with maintaining an efficient learning environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Automotive shop operations
• Workplace safety
• Leadership and peer support
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Professional communication
• Organization and time management
• Problem-solving
• Responsibility and accountability

• Currently enrolled at Umpqua Community College.
• In good academic and disciplinary standing.

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.

This position may be filled through either the Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program or regular student employment, depending on student eligibility and available funding.

Students hired through the Federal Work-Study Program must:

• Be eligible for and accept a Federal Work-Study award.
• Be enrolled in at least six (6) eligible credits each term.
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
• Complete all required hiring paperwork and receive employment authorization before beginning work.

Students who are not eligible for Federal Work-Study may still be considered for employment through regular student worker funding, if available.

Umpqua Community College provides employment preference to qualified veterans in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; and OAR  and . Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

• Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Released or Discharged from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or
• Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs including receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans Disability Preference Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Employment with Umpqua Community College is contingent upon background check approval.