Sr. Technical Trainer & Developer

Blue Bird Corporation•Fort Valley, GA

32d•Onsite

About The Position

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 25,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses sold. 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. The Blue Bird Academy Team is seeking a dynamic Senior Technical Trainer / Content Developer with a passion for emerging automotive technology and helping others grow in their careers. The ideal candidate will have extensive technical experience across a broad array of automotive and/or heavy truck technologies, diagnostic tools, and platforms. A high level of acumen regarding low and high voltage electrical trouble shooting is required. Creating and delivering training for low-voltage electrical diagnostics, high-voltage electric vehicle system diagnostics, engine fuel systems, engine performance, transmissions, and other serviceable systems and components on Blue Bird products is essential for success. Instructional design and curriculum development experience combined with a strong automotive service and training background are the main qualities necessary for potential applicants.

Requirements

Meticulous, 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 principles and Microsoft Work, PowerPoint, and Excel
7+ years of experience as an automotive Field Service Engineer or Field Service Technician
5+ years of experience as a Technical Trainer, preferably within the automotive industry
3+ years of experience in curriculum development for technical training content
High School Diploma
All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelor's degree, preferred
Experience with electrical diagnostics on CAN - including J1939 and OBD2
Experience with Ford Powertrain and diagnostic tooling and software
Electric and alternatively-powered vehicle experience
Field service experience for automotive OEM

Responsibilities

Develop, organize and deliver comprehensive training curriculum including Instructor's Guide, Workbooks, Presentations, post training resources and all other required materials for dealers on Blue Bird systems, technologies, and diagnostics
Lead technical content collection, development, and posting
Advise and assist instructional designers on technical training content asset collection for online and in-person training materials
Organize and conduct in-person training sessions as well as remote training via Webinars
Stay abreast of engineering designs and common field service ticket submissions for integration into new training curricula
Collaborate with Field Service Engineering to ensure training content accuracy and relevance
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 related duties as assigned