School Bus Pre-Delivery Inspector

Blue Bird Bus Sales of Virginia; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) eligibility

Company-paid life/AD&D insurance

EAP and additional supplemental insurances

Job summary

A leading bus sales company in Petersburg is seeking a full-time Pre-Delivery Inspector (PDI). The role involves thoroughly inspecting new school buses prior to delivery and diagnosing any noted failures. Ideal candidates should possess mechanical knowledge, excel at multi-tasking, and have a keen attention to detail. Excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision commence after hire, along with company-paid life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and additional supplemental insurances.

Qualifications

• Mechanical knowledge/experience in automotive is a plus.
• Candidates must excel at multi-tasking, attention to detail, and have a positive working attitude.
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly inspect new school buses before delivery to customers.
• Diagnose any failures noted for repair.

Skills

Lighting systems (headlights, turn signals, reverse lights)

Braking systems (air system a plus)

General maintenance (oil, coolant, power steering system)

Steering system components

Diagnosing knowledge and ability to read/understand wiring diagrams

Job description

Pre-Delivery Inspector (PDI) position entails thoroughly inspecting new school buses before delivery to customers. PDI will diagnose any failures notated for repair.

Highly recommended for candidates who excel at multi‑tasking, attention to detail, a positive working attitude, and who can perform well in a fast‑paced environment.

Mechanical knowledge/experience in automotive is a plus. Key skills include:

• Lighting systems (headlights, turn signals, reverse lights)
• Braking systems (air system a plus)
• General maintenance (oil, coolant, power steering system)
• Steering system components
• Diagnosing knowledge and ability to read/understand wiring diagrams

Position is full time. Medical, dental, vision benefits begin the 1st of the month following your date of hire. Company‑paid basic life/AD&D insurance after 90 days, 401(k) eligibility. EAP and additional supplemental insurances offered.

Blue Bird Bus Sales provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veterans’ status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.