Fleet Services Technician

Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide); Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ride is seeking a FULL-TIME Fleet Services Technician / Diesel Mechanic in Ann Arbor, MI to maintain and repair light and heavy transit equipment. The role involves diagnosing, repairing, and rebuilding vehicles, coordinating daily maintenance, and ensuring safe, efficient operation of fleet assets.

Applicants should be prepared to work with a union team; ASE certifications boost pay but are not required. The position is on-site with shifts likely based on seniority and schedule needs.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with team and supervisors daily to coordinate work efforts.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair of systems and components on transit vehicles.
• Assists in rebuilding vehicles and accessories including fare meters, interiors, upholstery, glass, electronics, hydraulics, electrical systems, HVAC, transmissions, and engines.
• Plans and organizes daily maintenance activities with team members and supervision.
• Inspects equipment in field and shop and performs temporary or emergency field repairs as needed.
• Prepares and maintains work orders, parts requisitions, and man-hour reports.
• Reads and uses shop manuals and diagnostic apps; uses tools to diagnose and repair defects.
• Troubleshoots systems to locate problem areas; handles hazardous materials safely.
• Retrieves and analyzes maintenance data from an automated system; performs major repairs as needed.
• Works with Parts to maintain stock of parts and supplies; keeps work area clean and safe.

Job description

The following FULL-TIME position posting will be open until Friday, October 2, 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

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.