College of Western Idaho
Shop Assistant, Heavy Equipment Tech Program
College of Western Idaho, Nampa, Idaho, United States, 83687
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Do you love working with heavy equipment, troubleshooting tools, and keeping a shop running at its best? Join CWI as a Part-Time Lab Assistant, where you’ll support instructors, assist students, maintain and repair hand and power tools, and help create a safe, well-prepared learning environment for the next generation of technicians.
Why Join CWI? At the College of Western Idaho (CWI), you will work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where problem-solving and innovation are valued, and your contributions directly enhance the efficiency of the institution.
Key Responsibilities Support Instructional Activities in the Lab
Assist instructors with hands‑on student learning and skill development.
Prepare shop labs for classes by unlocking, setting up, and ensuring all equipment is ready for use.
Provide additional instructional support as assigned.
Maintain, Repair, and Manage Tools & Equipment
Clean, sharpen, lubricate, and troubleshoot hand and power tools.
Perform routine maintenance and repairs to ensure equipment safety and reliability.
Secure tools, equipment, and facilities after class sessions.
Uphold Safety and Operational Standards
Safely perform duties requiring repetitive lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds, and working with chemicals and power equipment.
Follow all safety procedures and contribute to a clean, compliant, and well‑organized shop environment.
Perform other duties as assigned to support lab operations.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge and practical experience of Heavy Equipment shop competencies
Working knowledge of inventory methods, materials and supplies procurement and handling, storing, and shipping methods
Experience working with MSDS sheets and safety procedures for caustic, flammable, and hazardous products
Experience using equipment service manuals to troubleshoot and repair or upgrade power tools and equipment, preparing written material and completing forms, filing and retrieving data using a computerized records system
Current experience in Heavy Equipment Technology industry
Teaching certificate from State of Idaho PTE preferred
Experience using computerized point of sale and inventory system preferred
Teaching experience in the trade preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Repetitive lifting
Carrying/moving items weighing up to 50 pounds
Working with chemicals
Working with power equipment
Additional Instructions for Applicants All candidates must reside within, or be willing to relocate to, a reasonable commuting distance from CWI. Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status.
Interested? We invite and welcome all applicants and look forward to receiving your application! Keep in mind, your qualifications and expertise need not precisely match the job description to be considered for this role.
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Do you love working with heavy equipment, troubleshooting tools, and keeping a shop running at its best? Join CWI as a Part-Time Lab Assistant, where you’ll support instructors, assist students, maintain and repair hand and power tools, and help create a safe, well-prepared learning environment for the next generation of technicians.
Why Join CWI? At the College of Western Idaho (CWI), you will work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where problem-solving and innovation are valued, and your contributions directly enhance the efficiency of the institution.
Key Responsibilities Support Instructional Activities in the Lab
Assist instructors with hands‑on student learning and skill development.
Prepare shop labs for classes by unlocking, setting up, and ensuring all equipment is ready for use.
Provide additional instructional support as assigned.
Maintain, Repair, and Manage Tools & Equipment
Clean, sharpen, lubricate, and troubleshoot hand and power tools.
Perform routine maintenance and repairs to ensure equipment safety and reliability.
Secure tools, equipment, and facilities after class sessions.
Uphold Safety and Operational Standards
Safely perform duties requiring repetitive lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds, and working with chemicals and power equipment.
Follow all safety procedures and contribute to a clean, compliant, and well‑organized shop environment.
Perform other duties as assigned to support lab operations.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge and practical experience of Heavy Equipment shop competencies
Working knowledge of inventory methods, materials and supplies procurement and handling, storing, and shipping methods
Experience working with MSDS sheets and safety procedures for caustic, flammable, and hazardous products
Experience using equipment service manuals to troubleshoot and repair or upgrade power tools and equipment, preparing written material and completing forms, filing and retrieving data using a computerized records system
Current experience in Heavy Equipment Technology industry
Teaching certificate from State of Idaho PTE preferred
Experience using computerized point of sale and inventory system preferred
Teaching experience in the trade preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Repetitive lifting
Carrying/moving items weighing up to 50 pounds
Working with chemicals
Working with power equipment
Additional Instructions for Applicants All candidates must reside within, or be willing to relocate to, a reasonable commuting distance from CWI. Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status.
Interested? We invite and welcome all applicants and look forward to receiving your application! Keep in mind, your qualifications and expertise need not precisely match the job description to be considered for this role.
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