Specialist, Electric Vehicle Maintenance Training

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The Specialist, Maintenance Training (Battery Electric Maintenance) position reports directly to the Manager, Maintenance Training. This position will be a champion for all electric vehicle (EV) maintenance training on new and emerging Zero Emission technologies in transit operations. This position is responsible for developing materials for technical training programs to support zero emission fleet electrification training. Provide advanced EV and high voltage diagnostics and engineering training. This position will also advise planning and operations on the optimum use of EV vehicles including using data to determine best practices for energy/fuel management.

WHAT YOU BRING

- Bachelor’s degree in business, Planning, or related field. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four (4) years.
- Three (3) years of progressive responsible experience within transportation. Electric vehicle maintenance preferred .
- Applicant must have a valid driver's license for the past three years-Class B/CDL preferred.
- Ability to obtain a Class B/CDL with P endorsement within 90 days of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Experience in operating various types of transit buses, (specifically EV battery electric bus technologies) performing visual and measured inspections on transit buses.
- Experience in written correspondence and communication with bus manufacturers.
- Familiarity with written technical specifications for transit buses.
- Experience in performing project managerial and administrative duties for bus procurements.
- Exemplary safety record and ability to maintain B/CDL license and to operate transit buses in a safe and efficient manner.
- Ability to develop written technical specifications and drafts for bus procurements and or equipment purchases.
- Ability to learn “Buy America” documentation and Audit processes.
- Ability to read and interpret technical information related to bus operations and maintenance, to troubleshoot and solve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, to write objective reports based on observations and inspections.
- Knowledge of transit bus technical systems, HV EV systems, and of transit and manufacturing safety rules.
- Must have demonstrable experience and computer skills utilizing MS Office including Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook or similar applications.
- Must have demonstrable experience and computer skills with OEM operations, diagnostic and engineering software.
- Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communications skills and ability to give construction feedback to mechanics, service and cleaning employees and to maintain relations with vendors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed in an office and outside environment with exposure to inclement weather and adverse weather conditions. This position works with multiple project timelines and is responsible for managing employees performing work of a complex nature.

Must have the ability to stand, walk and travel 90% throughout the workday. This position requires the ability to work varying shifts, days, nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts, to meet the department needs. Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to use a telephone or headset equipment. Must be able to lift and move material weighing up to 20 lbs., perform work at a computer terminal for 6-8 hours a day, and function in an environment with constant interruptions. This position may require work beyond a normal forty-hour weekly schedule.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions as previously described.

Mobility Status:

As a Circulating position at an assigned gathering space. This is usually an operations position. The employee is expected to come in daily for check-in and check-out processes but does not work in an individual workspace.

This role is based in Austin, Texas and requires relocation to the Austin, Texas area prior to start date.