Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world – 25 million children twice a day – making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 20,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses in operation today. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird's complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com.  

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Field Service Engineering Supervisor this role is responsible for providing Blue Bird dealer service personnel with EV specific technical & commercial support while additionally working closely with other Blue Bird corporate personnel, including those in engineering, technical publications & training and sales supporting EV specific needs in those activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide EV product technical support to dealer and end user service personnel as requested
• Ensure dealership management understands technician training requirements for EV product to improve repair capability, including the technical competence of their personnel
• Develop EV powertrain related technical support publications in conjunction with the technical publications & training group
• Provide service labor time standard development support for EV powertrain related repairs
• Support EV powertrain training requests received from dealers
• Engage with product development and current model engineering on EV powertrain related projects
• Perform other related job duties

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR SUCCESS

• In-depth EV powertrain and/or infrastructure technical knowledge
• Excellent communication and customer relation skills
• Rational decision making and problem-solving ability
• Detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proven track record of working independently, following-through and solving problems quickly
• Availability for travel depending on customer needs

BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 5+ years of automotive manufacturer (OEM) technical service AND dealership contact experience
• 5+ years of automotive diagnosis and repair experience (dealership and/or independent)
• 2+ years of EV powertrain and/or infrastructure experience

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in automotive-related programs such as, but not limited to, Automotive Technology, Automotive Technology Management, Field Service Operations, Advanced Vehicle Systems, Automotive Engineering, Automotive Engineering Technology, Automotive Service Technology and Automotive Industry Management (preferred but not required)

WE VALUE

• Ability to anticipate and understand customer needs and provide guidance
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills to handle difficult and sensitive matters.
• Strong project management skills. Exposure to difficult or complex projects a plus.
• Ability to influence stakeholders
• Effective communication and ability to communicate complex details in a clear manner.
• Flexible workspaces and work hours that help you unleash the best you.
• Working in a collaborative team and balancing the needs of individual stakeholders while delivering corporate objectives.

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Blue Bird’s winning culture is fueled by our ability to respect, encourage, celebrate and embrace the unique perspectives of all of our employees.  We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer who is committed to providing all of our employees with a work environment free of discrimination or harassment.  We base our employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national, social or ethnic origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.  

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

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