Bus Fleet Maintenance Technician

Jackson Area Transportation Authority; Jackson (MI); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Area Transportation Authority is seeking a dedicated Utility employee to assist mechanics with maintenance, cleaning, fueling, and inspection of vehicles. You will support building and grounds upkeep across the service area and perform a wide range of daily tasks to keep buses in top condition.

Responsibilities include interior and exterior cleaning, dashboard cleaning, routine inspections, fuel recording, and coordinating with the Maintenance Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist mechanics in maintenance, daily cleaning, washing, fueling, and inspection of Authority vehicles.
• Clean Authority buildings, grounds, and other property throughout the service area.
• Perform daily bus work tasks: sweeping, interior inspection, dashboard cleaning, wipe down handrails and stanchions, fuel vehicles, wash buses, clean windows, check fluids, tires, lights, battery, belts, power steering, and other required checks.
• Empty fare vaults and record on relevant forms; service and prepare vehicles for next day; parking of buses with priority for early operations.
• Maintain outside areas: clean sidewalks, shelters, trim grass, snow removal; cycle through miscellaneous maintenance as directed; ensure security lock-up duties.
• Operate and manage vehicle maintenance tasks under supervision, with scheduling by Maintenance Manager; obtain CDL certification before operating Authority vehicles.

Job description

Jackson Area Transportation Authority is seeking a dedicated Utility employee to assist mechanics with maintenance, cleaning, fueling, and inspection of vehicles. You will support building and grounds upkeep across the service area and perform a wide range of daily tasks to keep buses in top condition.

Responsibilities include interior and exterior cleaning, dashboard cleaning, routine inspections, fuel recording, and coordinating with the Maintenance Manager.