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 Sales Operation Center Supervisor, this role is responsible for inspecting new buses when they are delivered to the Sales Operation Center reworking and/or repairing damaged and/or misbuilt body parts and bodies of buses in accordance with factory specifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspect buses to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, company standards, and customer requirements.
• Inspects for obvious damage and missing major components.
• Inspects for loose or misaligned items such as trim, doors, and hardware.

• Inspects surfaces to detect minor chips and scratches in paint.

• Repairs, replaces and/or upgrades a variety of bus body parts.
• Uses welding, sanding and refinishing equipment to prepare buses for painting.
• Uses professional painting equipment to repaint prepared surfaces.
• Performs repairs with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with factory standards.

• Washes and polishes exterior of vehicles.

• Ensures repairs are properly documented.
• Keeps shop area neat and clean.
• Maintains and is accountable for all Sales Operation Center owned paint equipment and tools.
• Reports any safety issues immediately to management.
• Assists SOC Supervisor in staying abreast and compliant with all federal, state and local regulations associated with a body shop / paint operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Highly knowledgeable about the body (exterior & interior) of buses and how to work on them using the best practices.
• Strong technical background with expertise in school bus and/or medium duty vehicle applications.
• Product familiarization for all sub-systems on school bus and/or medium duty vehicle products.
• Excellent communication and customer relation skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Proven track record of working independently, following-through and solving problems quickly.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours when required, including weekends and evenings.

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE:

• 5+ years of body work experience in the automotive, truck and/or bus industry.
• 5+ years of body paint experience in the automotive, truck and/or bus industry.
• ASE Collision Repair or Refinishing Technician certification (Preferred).
• Class B CDL w/School bus & Air Brake Endorsement, or the ability to obtain first year of employment.
• 1+ years of experience using Microsoft Office suite.

*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.