Automotive Lab Aide

Automotive Lab Aide

Salary

$14.55 - $15.00 Hourly

Location

UCC Campus, Roseburg, OR

Job Type

Work-Study

Job Number

STU-Auto-0001

Department

Student Employment

Opening Date

07/20/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Automotive Lab Aide

Federal Work-Study Eligible!

Terms Available: Fall, Winter, Spring

Ready to Shift Gears?

As an Automotive Lab Aide, youll work alongside instructors and support first-year automotive students as they develop the skills needed for careers in the automotive industry. Youll 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

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• 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.

REV UP YOUR SKILLS!

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

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

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

Preferred

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT & FEDERAL WORK-STUDY

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.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

For full consideration applicants must submit with their application all of the following:

• A cover letter which addresses your interest in Umpqua Community College and how you would excel in this position.
• Current resume that includes educational and professional work experience.
• A list of 3 professional references listing contact information including email address.

VETERANS PREFERENCE STATEMENT:

Umpqua Community College provides employment preference to qualified veterans in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. 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.

Required Documentation:

Applicants claiming veterans presence must submit one of the following:

• 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.

Resources:

• Request military service records: https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
• Veterans Preference information: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/veterans-preference.aspx

STATEMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

UCC prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity, or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy and interfering with rights or privileges granted under anti-discrimination laws.

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

This position is not eligible for employer-provided benefits.

Employer Umpqua Community College

Address 1140 Umpqua College Rd

Roseburg, Oregon, 97470

Phone 541 440 7690

Website http://umpqua.edu