Student - Lab Assistant, Applied Engineering and Transportation Tech

Student - Lab Assistant, Applied Engineering and Transportation Tech

Salary

$16.00 Hourly

Location

Main Campus - Orem

Job Type

Student

Job Number

FY2706551

Division

VP Academic Affairs

Department

Applied Engineer & Transport Tech

Opening Date

09/03/2026

Closing Date

9/10/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Max Number of Applicants

65

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Student Class Schedule

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

• Description
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Position Announcement

Utah Valley University is looking for a Lab Assistant for the Transportation Technologies Programs!

Summary of Responsibilities

• Students would be assigned to one of the following programs: Automotive, Collision Repair, or Diesel Mechanics.
• Assistants will prepare instructional materials (mock-ups, visual aids, and instruction sheets) as necessary; instruct, manage, and supervise individuals and groups in lab spaces.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Must be a current UVU student.
• High school diploma or equivalent plus six months experience working in a laboratory handling, maintaining, and repairing lab equipment and tools/materials used in lab settings.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of ASE approved repair techniques.
• Knowledge of the correct operation and safe use of the tools and equipment students use to complete their lab tasks.
• Knowledge of the layout of the Transportation Technologies labs, where to find the correct supplies, information, tools, or equipment used to complete a designated task.
• Knowledge of the UVU Transportation Technologies policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of shop safety practices.
• Knowledge of transportation specific areas.
• Ability to work under general direction and supervise students in laboratories and other areas as appropriate.
• Ability to manage a group of students, keep them on task, and critique performance levels.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a wide variety of settings.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal directions.
• Ability to explain detailed procedures to students.
• Welding and cutting skills.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Student positions are ineligible from the university's full-time employee benefits package and part-time offerings.

For more information on services offered to students, visit https://www.uvu.edu/studentlife/.

01

Are you a current UVU student?

• Yes
• No

02

Please enter your UVID.

03

Do you have at least six months experience working in a laboratory handling, maintaining, and repairing lab equipment and tools/materials used in lab settings?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Utah Valley University

Address 800 W. University Parkway

Orem, Utah, 84058

Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627

Website http://www.uvu.edu