Lab Assistant Duties Specific to CDL: Assist students with
- Pre-trip inspection
- Strait back, off set back, and 90 degree backing
- Proper gear usage and recover/shifting procedures
- Coupling & uncoupling
- Starting/stopping
- Procedures for turning
- Procedures for entering intersections
- Railroad crossing procedures
- Demonstrate road test procedures
Lab Preventative Maintenance- Inspecting and Maintaining lab training equipment to ensure operability, and safe conditions for students
Lab Development- Assembling and/or moving educational trainers, assisting in upgrades and ensuring enough trainers are available and operable for lab students, in addition to duties as assigned.
Lab Prep- Preparing the educational lab environment prior to lab operations, including housekeeping, consumable accountability, and duties as assigned.
Competencies- Ability to recognize the value of cultural, ethnic, gender and other individual
differences in people.
- Ability to build constructive working relationships characterized by a high
level of acceptance, cooperation and mutual respect.
Required Qualifications:Any combination of education, experience, and/or training that provides the applicant with the knowledge and skills to perform the job may be considered by the college.- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Knowledge of Diesel Technology
- Knowledge of safety rules in an automotive lab
- Possession of a Class A commercial driver's license with no restrictions for at least two (2) years
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:- Graduate of Automotive or CDL program or similar program
- Experience working in a shop environment
- Bilingual English/Spanish
You don't check every qualification listed? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that traditionally marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification - even if they might be a great fit for the role! If you're excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider applying. Conditions/Terms of EmploymentThis classified position is in a bargaining unit for which WPEA Higher Ed is the exclusive representative.
This position typically works 40 hours per week Monday-Friday. This position is located in a classroom, automotive lab setting, outdoor truck driving lab and inside trucks. Position involves performing tasks while under vehicles and the use of tools of the trade. Must be able to perform tasks that require physical ability, including lifting, climbing, bending, stretching, twisting, crawling and moving, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling items weighing up to 50 pounds with or without the use of hand truck or dolly. Must be able to operate tools, machinery, equipment, and other tools of the trade.
Conditions of employment include testing for controlled substances, and ability to obtain a first aid/CPR/bloodborne pathogens certification within the first year.
The college has an excellent benefit program including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; paid sick leave; paid vacation leave; and retirement plan. All full-time employees will automatically have 3% of taxable income deferred into the State of Washington Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) unless declined at time of hire. WWCC requires all employees to participate in direct deposit for payment of salary. The college is tobacco free.
Persons hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of lawful authorization to work in the United States within three (3) days of employment, and successfully complete a probationary period. WWCC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Candidates will be subject to a criminal history background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check may not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Required Application MaterialsThis position is open until filled with priority consideration given to those applicants who submit a complete application by
August 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST. To qualify for priority consideration, applicants must submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:
- Online application
- Cover letter
- Provide a cover letter detailing your interest in this position. Please describe any professional experience, training, or educational background that makes you an ideal candidate.
- Resume
- Names and contact information for three professional references.
- Answers to three (3) supplemental questions
- Unofficial transcripts for application purposes; official transcripts are required prior to an official start date.
Please ensure you have attached all required application materials as you will not be able to attach any documents after you have submitted your application. If you have difficulty logging into your account, attaching documents, submitting your application, etc., please call NEOGOV Applicant Support at 1-855-524-5627 or email them directly at support@governmentjobs.com.WWCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, or reopen the position. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion.
Walla Walla Community College is committed to provide equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all educational and employment applicants as well as for its students and employed staff, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, including gender expression/identity, marital status, age (over 40), the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, or status as a Vietnam and/or disabled veteran, National Guard member or reservist in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Federal Rehabilitation of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable Federal and Washington State laws against discrimination. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need accommodations in the application/employment process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (509) 527-4224 - TDD (509) 527-4412, email
personnel@wwcc.edu, address: 500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla WA, 99362.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wwcc/jobs/5452138/cdl-diesel-lab-technicianje-139df51e734145bba10dbbbcfa2d35b7
