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.
We are pleased to share that we have a career opportunity for a Technical Trainer and Developer as a member of the Blue Bird Technical Publications & Training Team. It's an exciting time in the world of alternative fuels and the United States has unprecedented access to federal funding opportunities for alternative fuels, electric vehicles, and energy efficient technologies.
JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Manager, Technical Publications & Training, this role is responsible for designing and delivering technical training programs to automotive professionals, ensuring they are equipped with the latest industry knowledge and skills. The ideal candidate will have extensive technical experience and expertise in the school bus or heavy-duty truck space
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and deliver Instructor's Guides, Workbooks, Presentations, post training resources and all other required materials for dealers on automotive systems, technologies, and best practices
Stay abreast of engineering designs and common field service ticket submissions and incorporate new knowledge into training curricula
Collaborate with Field Service Engineering to ensure training content accuracy and relevance by assisting with performing diagnostics and repair of buses prior to delivery
Assess training effectiveness and modify programs based on feedback and performance metrics
Provide technical support and mentorship to trainees during and after program completion
Create surveys for use in needs analyses
Reports all metrics from technical training events
Perform other relate duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Proven experience as a Technical Trainer, preferably within the automotive industry
Tediously technical mindset with a desire to learn more about the Blue Bird product
Exceptional communicator with the ability to articulate procedures and ideas verbally and in writing
Self-starter with the ability to notice gaps in efficiency and adjust accordingly
Proficiency in instructional design, training software, and Microsoft Office.
EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE:
Associates' degree with
3+ years' technical experience as automotive technician - dealer or OEM preferred
2+ years technical training experience OR
High School Diploma with a minimum of 7 or more years of relevant experience
5+ years' technical experience as automotive technician - dealer or OEM preferred
2+ years technical training experience
*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.