Fleet Services Technician

Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide); Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) is seeking a full-time Fleet Services Technician / Diesel Mechanic in Ann Arbor, MI. This role focuses on skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair of light and heavy transit equipment under general supervision.

Shifts are determined by union seniority, with evening and weekend work likely. Prior experience with motor coaches is not required, and employment may include ASE-certified pay bonuses up to $3.20/hour for qualifying

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair light and heavy transit equipment under supervision
• Perform routine maintenance and repair of system components (excluding major diesel engine repair)
• Assist in rebuilding vehicles and accessories including fare meters, interiors, electronics, hydraulics, and transmissions
• Plan and organize daily maintenance activities with team members
• Inspect equipment in shop and field, perform temporary or emergency repairs as needed
• Prepare specifications for vehicles and machines used in repair and maintenance
• Create and maintain work orders, parts requisitions, and hour reports
• Read and use shop manuals, diagnostic software, diagrams, and schematics
• Diagnose defects using tools and diagnostic equipment
• Handle hazardous materials safely and in compliance with procedures
• Inspect others’ work to assist in diagnosis and repairs
• Enter and analyze maintenance data in the Maintenance Management Information System
• Perform major repairs including diesel engine, gasoline engine tune-ups, EFI and Allison transmission repair
• Coordinate with Parts and Stores to manage parts and supplies
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the work area
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job description

The following FULL-TIME position posting will be open until Wednesday, October 21, 2026: FLEET SERVICES TECHNICIAN / DIESEL MECHANIC Pay Rate: $38.50/hour PLUS up to an additional $3.20 per hour for specific ASE Certifications ASE Certification is NOT a requirement of employment Prior Experience with Motor Coaches is NOT required Shifts are determined based on union seniority; evening and weekend work is likely Employees in this job classification are members of the Transport Workers Union Local 171

HIRING PROCESS

October 7, 2026 to October 21, 2026 - Employment Applications Submit an Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority Employment Application Form online, completed in its entirety by the posted deadline date. Apply online at theride.org Late and incomplete applications will not be accepted. After October 7, 2026 - Interviews Will Begin Interviews of qualified candidates will be conducted as applications are received. Qualified candidates selected for an interview will be notified via e‑mail. Applicants who are not selected for an interview will receive notification they are no longer being considered

POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES:

Under general supervision, performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair of light and heavy transit equipment. Assists other Fleet Services Technicians as requested or directed

JOB DUTIES:

• Verbally and/or in writing communicates with all team members and supervisors on a daily basis to ensure maximum coordination of work efforts.
• Under general supervision, performs routine maintenance and repair of all systems and components (excluding major diesel engine repair, gasoline engine tune-up, electronic fuel injection, and Allison Transmission repair).
• Assists in rebuilding (including painting as required) all vehicles and accessories including fare meters, upholstered interiors, seats, glass installation, electronics, hydraulics, electrical systems, air conditioning systems, transmissions, and engines.
• Plans and organizes daily maintenance activities in conjunction with other maintenance team members and supervision.
• Examines equipment in the field as well as in the shop and makes temporary or emergency field repairs as may be required.
• Assists in the preparation of specifications for vehicles and machines used in their repair and maintenance.
• Prepares and maintains work orders, parts requisitions, and man-hour reports.
• Reads, understands, and uses shop manuals, CD-ROM based diagnostic applications, diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Utilizes tools and machines to diagnose and repair all vehicle defects.
• Troubleshoots systems to diagnose problem areas.
• Utilizes care in handling occupational hazards and chemicals used in the trade.
• Inspect mechanical work performed by others to assist in diagnosis and repairs.
• Retrieve and/or enter, analyze and/or use maintenance data from an automated Maintenance Management Information System.
• Performs major diesel engine repair, gasoline engine tune up, electronic fuel injection, and Allison Transmission repair.
• Works cooperatively with Parts and Stores personnel to retrieve, return, utilize, order, and otherwise maintain adequate stocks of parts and supplies.
• Responsible for cleanliness and safety of work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.