Motorcycle Mechanic/Repairer jobs in Oklahoma City, OK

Job Summary:
Provide training for students in the area motorcycle operation, roadway and traffic hazards, recognition of potential accident hazards, conditioning of reflexes and decision making. Provide students with an understanding of the knowledge and skills necessary to secure maximum safe and efficient use of motorcycles; to stimulate a desire to excel in skills, instill knowledge that collision free driving can be accomplished. To motivate the student toward these goals. Responsible for participant learning in the classroom and on the range.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare classroom.
• Obtain the class roster and have students sign in.
• Reinforce principles and content with the use of training aids.
• Read the PDTC rules and regulations and the MSF rules and requirements before the students go to the driving skills range.
• Provide Course Evaluation Form at the end of the training day.
• Observe and coach in areas of responsibility.
• Maximize a safe, positive learning environment.
• Secure all equipment at the conclusion of the on range instruction.
• Verify gates, garage doors, classroom doors and office doors (when necessary) are locked prior to leaving.
• Prepare motorcycles for class, clean and perform basic motorcycle maintenance to include but not limited to, putting gas in motorcycles, checking tire air pressure, checking the oil, etc….
• Completes all mandatory training and participated in a minimum of two professional development each year.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Resume and Cover Letter required for full consideration. Copies of all current certifications due upon hiring

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Valid instructor certification as a MSF Instructor issued by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation

OR

• Completion of an approved course of study for motorcycle instructors
  approved by the PDTC Motorcycle Training Coordinator and PDTC Director.
  
• Copy of High School Diploma or equivalence.

Work Experience:
Experience in teaching Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) courses.

Certifications/Licenses:
Must have current driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effective communication skills to understand and respond to job instructions as well as to exchange information, give/receive instructions and respond to inquiries.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate diplomatically, clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing to exchange information, give/receive instructions and respond to inquiries appropriately.
• Strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity to a multicultural environment in an effort to work and communicate effectively with all students, faculty, staff and community partners.
• High degree of initiative to work independently and also collaborate in a team environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of office technologies including but not limited to: office computers, fax machines, scanners, internet, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Perform data recording/record keeping operations requiring logging, filing or posting single entry items either manually or by computer.
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

Working Conditions:

• Indoor and outdoor environments (in all weather conditions)
  
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends in an often times busy and noisy environment.
  
• Work will be performed in an office, classroom, and outdoor environment with a significant amount of public contact, in person, by telephone and via email.

Physical Requirements:

• Duties require extended periods of sitting, talking and listening
• Duties require extensive use of computers, telephone and other office equipment.
• Walking long distances
  
• Standing for long periods of time
  
• Lifting up to 100 pounds (If an object weights more than 45 lbs., OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift).
  
• Moving equipment

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.