[Hiring] Technical Trainer - Heavy Duty Mechanic @Motor Coach Industries

Role Description

This role is open to candidates across the United States, with the primary training facility based in Louisville. Candidates based in Kentucky should anticipate approximately 60% travel across North America. Candidates based outside of Kentucky should anticipate approximately 70–75% travel, including customer site visits and regular presence in Louisville.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Technical Trainer is responsible for developing technician capability across NFI Group operations and customer networks throughout North America. This role delivers high-quality technical training to internal Service Center Mechanics, Service Technicians, Field Service Technicians, and external customer maintenance teams supporting Motor Coach Industries.

Combining instructional expertise with real-world technical knowledge, the successful candidate translates complex vehicle systems into practical learning that improves technician performance, fleet reliability, safety, and customer confidence. Training may be delivered through:

• Classroom instruction
• Hands-on learning
• Shop demonstrations
• Field support
• Simulated troubleshooting scenarios

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience working hands-on as a Bus or Coach Technician, Mechanic, Field Service Technician, or similar heavy-duty fleet role, and/or in formal training, instruction, education, or technician development within a technical environment.
• Experience supporting transit buses, motor coaches, or commercial fleet equipment is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to teach technical concepts through classroom instruction, practical demonstrations, and hands-on skills development.
• Strong knowledge of heavy-duty vehicle systems including engines, transmissions, brakes, suspension, HVAC, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, drivetrain, and multiplexing systems.
• Ability to build trust and credibility in shop, field, and customer environments through practical expertise and professional presence.
• Industry certifications or technical training credentials such as ASE, Red Seal, CDL endorsements, Cummins, Allison Transmission, HVAC / EPA 609, OEM product training, high voltage / EV certifications, or similar are considered assets.
• Organized and self-directed with the ability to manage multiple priorities, travel schedules, and a flexible work schedule.

Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly (75 lbs. with assistance).
• Perform repetitive movements (bending, kneeling, crouching).
• Work on elevated surfaces or in confined spaces.
• Must be able to stand and walk on hard surfaces for extended periods (up to 8+ hours).
• Requires visual acuity to read diagnostics and inspect components.
• Hearing ability to detect vehicle noises and alarms.
• Comfortable working in varying environmental conditions, including noise, dust, fumes, and temperature fluctuations, while wearing PPE (safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed boots, and relevant HV PPE).
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to workplace procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and comprehensive benefit package with immediate benefit eligibility.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• 401K with generous company match.
• On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we invested $15.9 million in 2024).
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies.
• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.