Blue Bird to Hire 375 Workers for New School Bus Plant in Georgia
Blue Bird will create 375 jobs in Fort Valley, Georgia, as it invests about $300 million in a new school bus factory. Manufacturing and technician roles.
USAIn brief
- Blue Bird will add 375 jobs over three years at a new school bus plant in Fort Valley, Peach County, Georgia.
- The company is investing an estimated $300 million to convert a former motorhome factory of about 1 million square feet.
- Hiring covers manufacturing, operations and technician roles; construction should start in early 2027.
- Blue Bird already supports more than 1,900 jobs in Georgia.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Organization | Blue Bird Corporation |
| Official source | Georgia Department of Economic Development – Blue Bird invests $300 million in Peach County ✓ georgia.org |
School bus maker Blue Bird Corporation will create 375 new jobs in Fort Valley, Georgia, Governor Brian Kemp announced on 21 October 2026. The company plans to spend about $300 million turning a former diesel motorhome factory into a new bus plant.
Blue Bird has built buses in Peach County for decades and already supports more than 1,900 jobs in the state. The new site is meant to lift output as US school districts replace ageing fleets.
Key facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Blue Bird Corporation |
| New jobs | 375 over three years |
| Investment | About $300 million |
| Site | 401 Wanderlodge Way, Fort Valley, Peach County |
| Size | Around 1 million sq ft |
| Products | Type C school buses (diesel, gasoline, propane, electric) |
| Construction start | Expected Q1 2027 |
Which jobs are on offer
The state says Blue Bird will recruit for three broad groups:
| Area | Typical work |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | Assembly, welding, painting, wiring and fitting |
| Operations | Materials handling, logistics, planning and supervision |
| Technicians | Maintenance, electrical and quality testing, including electric buses |
Because the plant will build electric as well as fuel-powered buses, people with electrical or EV training may find extra openings. Georgia Quick Start, the state's free workforce training programme, is a partner in the project.
Timeline
Building work is due to begin in early 2027, and the 375 jobs will be added in stages over about three years. That means most hiring will happen from 2027 onward, but Blue Bird regularly hires at its existing Fort Valley operations.
How to apply
Blue Bird posts its openings on its official careers page: blue-bird.com/careers. You can apply now for current roles at the existing Georgia site and set up alerts for the new plant.
What it means for job seekers
- Start with the current plant. Getting hired at Blue Bird's existing Fort Valley site now can lead to a move into the new factory later.
- Electrical skills pay off. Electric school buses need technicians who understand high-voltage systems and wiring.
- Use free training. Georgia Quick Start courses are often tied to the exact jobs a new plant needs.
- Stable, long-term work. School bus demand is driven by public budgets, which tends to keep production steady.
For more US factory hiring, see Hyundai Translead's plan for 3,750 jobs in Illinois.
Frequently asked questions
How many jobs is Blue Bird creating in Georgia?
375 new jobs over the next three years at its new Fort Valley facility.
What roles will Blue Bird hire for?
Manufacturing, operations and technician positions.
Where can I apply for Blue Bird jobs?
Through the company's official careers page at blue-bird.com/careers.
When will the new Blue Bird plant be built?
Construction is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027.
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