Pre-Delivery Inspection Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Alexander Dennis is a global leader in the design and manufacture of double-deck and lightweight buses. Building on 130 years of heritage, we’re leading the transition to zero-emission mobility, with 3,000 zero-emission buses sold to date. Alexander Dennis is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leader in propulsion agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions. Operating in 10 countries, we’re investing in our people and our communities, with over 31,000 buses and coaches in service around the world.

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) Technician is a highly skilled mechanical and electrical role responsible for inspecting, testing, and preparing new double-decker buses prior to customer delivery, ensuring vehicles meet quality, safety, and operational standards.

Be part of our Las Vegas team, supporting Southern Nevada’s transportation and manufacturing industry by producing double-deck buses for customers across North America. As the only facility of its kind in North America, our site is a hub for cutting-edge transit solutions. Are you ready to embrace the challenge? Come build the future of mobility with us.

WHY JOIN US: 

• Be a part of a team leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility 

• Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with immediate benefit eligibility 

• Paid holidays and vacation 

• 401K with generous company match / or Registered pension plan with generous company match

• Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world

• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members. 

• On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we invested $15.9 million in 2024) 

• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies 

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

• Conduct comprehensive pre-delivery inspections and testing of all bus systems

• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical issues identified during inspections

• Participate in road tests and complete inspection checklists

• Torque wheels to specification and support alignment and A/C commissioning activities

• Program and calibrate entry and exit door systems

• Download, install, and update software across onboard vehicle systems

• Collaborate with the Final Finish Supervisor to support on-time customer delivery

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL: 

• Education, certification or specialized training in automotive field

• Hands-on mechanical and electrical experience diagnosing and repairing heavy-duty vehicles

• Strong understanding of automotive electrical systems, specifically CAN BUS architecture, and the ability to read and interpret automotive electrical schematics

• Skilled working with diagnostic tools, including multimeters and vehicle diagnostic software

• Experience performing pre-delivery inspections on heavy-duty vehicles is an asset

Physical & Workplace Requirements: 

• Regularly lift up to 10 lbs, frequently up to 25 lbs, and occasionally up to 50 lbs

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks

• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, climb ladders, and work at heights

• Exposure to vibration and moving mechanical parts in a manufacturing environment

• Strong safety awareness and adherence to workplace procedures

Standard Hours: – Monday-Thursday 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM

OUR WHY: We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motorcoach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable. Our values—safety, quality, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and sustainability—are at the core of everything we do. NFI Group | We Move People - YouTube 

Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI offers a wide range of propulsion-agnostic bus and coach platforms, including market leading electric models. Through its low- and zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. News and information is available at    nfi.parts,  arbocsv.com, and  carfaircomposites.com.

Alexander Dennis is committed to administering all employment matters in accordance with the value we place on fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the contributions of all team members. We ensure that all employment decisions are based upon merit and comply with applicable employment legislation and requirements. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.