Field Service Representative

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 Greater Memphis, TN 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 Greater Memphis, TN 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 customer 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 Proven ability to use computer programs to diagnose bus systems preferred Commercial Driver’s license with passenger endorsements

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 Service truck, laptop & cell phone provided

EXPECTED COMPENSATION

$60,000 - $80,000/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. #J-18808-Ljbffr GILLIG