As the leading transit bus manufacturer in the United States, GILLIG buses play a critical role in the environmental and social initiatives in communities across our nation. GILLIG is on the forefront in the transition to zero-emission vehicles and has an unmatched reputation in the industry for quality, reliability, durability, service, and support. From initial design through final assembly, each GILLIG bus is designed and built in Livermore, CA.

WHY GILLIG

Leader in environmentally friendly mobility solutions including battery electric, hybrid electric, near-zero CNG and clean diesel transit buses
Renowned for its inclusive team/family-oriented culture
Stable, successful, and growing organization – a Bay Area business for over 132 years!
Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
Excellent compensation including company paid medical premiums, generous retirement plan and other comprehensive benefits

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a motivated, customer-focused professionals to travel to our customer’s sites and perform Post Delivery Inspection on new buses to place them in service. You will be trusted to provide detailed reports necessary to resolve bus issues and customer concerns and submit these reports in a timely manner to the Field Service Manager for action on corrective plan.This role is responsible for supporting customers in the New York State area but may be required to travel outside that region as needed.

As a Field Service Representative, you will report directly to the Regional Manager, Field Services. You must be extremely customer focused, have a passion for problem solving, and be willing to continuously learn new troubleshooting as well as diagnostic technologies. An ideal candidate would have a strong, detailed knowledge of commercial vehicles, preferably transit buses.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL

Travel to customers’ location in the New York State area but may be required to travel outside that region as needed throughout the United States
Partner with our customers to inspect new buses after delivery and repair or adjust any issues as necessary
Work with customers to understand concerns about buses in-service of any age and facilitate investigation into root cause and development resolution plan
Diagnose electrical and/or mechanical defects on buses and repair as needed
Troubleshoot supplier issues and facilitate resolution
Perform and document failure analysis using field reports, photos as well as failed material analysis
Act as liaison between customer and factory for resolution of difficult product issues
Order ship short parts or broken/failed parts as needed to put bus in service
Assist customer in ordering warranty or replacement parts as needed
Recommend and authorize warranty repairs or policy adjustments as needed
Provide driver and mechanic orientations for GILLIG buses
Communicate plans with customers to resolve issues with repair process or field campaigns as required
Assist or perform accident/fire investigations, and assist in or provide photos for investigation, as needed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration or equivalent is preferred
Minimum 3 years of experience in the Commercial Bus Industry
Read blueprints and electrical schematics
Ability to mentor and train
Project management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Exceptional customer service skills
Proven ability to use computer programs to diagnose bus systems preferred
Commercial Driver’s license with passenger endorsements
Lock Out Tag Out certification

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
Working environment in customer’s maintenance shops and/or outdoors
Regularly sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, work at heights, work in confined spaces, and has the ability to climb ladders
May be required to work overtime or weekends based on business needs
Must be able to navigate manufacturing environment, comfortable around heavy machinery, tools, etc.
Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment, (i.e. safety glasses, bump caps, hearing protection, etc.)
Excessive travel required approximately 70% - 80% of the time
Standard start time: 6:00 AM (negotiable)
Service truck, laptop & cell phone provided

EXPECTED COMPENSATION

$75,000 - $115,000/annual salary + premium benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job classification, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

GILLIG is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects the unique talents, experiences, and perspectives of our employees and the people we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

GILLIG is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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