Fleet Services Technician

Theuniversityunion; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority is hiring a full-time Fleet Technician to perform skilled maintenance and repair of transit vehicles under supervision. The role requires a high school diploma and provides union benefits with a starting pay of $35.16 per hour, plus up to $2.10 per hour for ASE certifications.

Evening and weekend shifts may apply based on seniority. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repairing engines, brakes, and electrical systems, and keeping

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2 years of repair experience, or equivalent training and experience.
• Minimum one year experience as automotive/diesel technician with formal auto/diesel repair training.
• Proficient in repair, rebuilding, and maintenance of gasoline/diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, and electrical systems.
• Must have own tools for assigned work.
• Internal and external certification exams must be passed within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repair of light and heavy transit equipment.
• Communicate daily with team members and supervisors to coordinate work.
• Rebuild vehicles and accessories including fare meters and interiors.
• Plan daily maintenance activities with other technicians and supervision.
• Read shop manuals and use diagnostic tools for repairs.
• Maintain work orders, parts requisitions, and labor reports.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of the work area.

Skills

Welding

Brake lathe

Problem solving

Technical reading

English proficiency

Leadership

Communication

Math skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Brake drum lathe

Valve re-facer

Job description

• Base Pay $35.16 - $35.16 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Union Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school

Description

The following FULL-TIME position posting will be open until Friday, August 14, 2026

Pay Rate: $35.16/hour

PLUS up to an additional $2.10 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

July 29, 2026 to August 14, 2026 - Employment Applications

• Submit an Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority Employment Application Form (online or paper), completed in its entirety by the posted deadline date.
• Faxed or emailed application materials will not be accepted; late and incomplete applications will not be accepted.

After July 29, 2026 - Interviews Will Begin

• Interviews will be granted to selected qualified candidates.
• Qualified candidates selected for an interview will be notified via email.
• Applicants who are not selected for an interview will receive notification they are no longer being considered.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from high school or G.E.D. and two years' experience in the repair of motor coaches or automotive equipment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the knowledge, skill and ability may be considered. Some specialized training in various disciplines such as hydraulics, electronics, air conditioning, etc.
• Minimum one (1) year experience as an automotive and diesel maintenance technician with at least one year's formal training in auto and/or diesel repair.
• Working knowledge of automotive, gas, and diesel equipment and systems.
• Working knowledge of diagnosis and troubleshooting of maintenance systems.
• Experience and skill in the repair, rebuilding and maintenance of the following: gasoline and diesel engines, automatic transmissions, air and hydraulic brakes, steering and suspension systems, rear axle and driveline, electrical systems and components, and heating/air conditioning systems.
• Must have the necessary tools associated with the work assigned to the position.
• Internal and external certification exams must be passed successfully within 6 months of employment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Able to weld and cut with a torch.
• Able to operate machines such as a brake drum lathe and a valve re-facer. Analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Memorizing and attending to detail.
• Reading and interpreting technical documents and instruments.
• Demonstrating good command of the English language.
• Skill to manage, lead, train, coordinate and motivate.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Perform simple and intermediate math calculations
• Interacting with a wide variety of personalities.
• Working under frequent periods of stress.
• Organizing daily work activities to achieve goals.
• Working under frequent periods of stress.
• Breaking down complex jobs into workable tasks.
• Ability to follow oral and written direction.
• Some mechanical aptitude.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATION:

• Must have ability to obtain a valid Michigan Commercial Driver's License Class B license with a passenger endorsement within six (6) months of hire, in order to operate all AAATA vehicles.
• Employees must pass AAATA-specific preventative maintenance written exam and practical skills test and EPA 609 test within six (6) months of acquiring the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Constant periods of hearing, near and far acuity, depth perception and accommodation.
• Some periods of sitting.
• Frequent periods of standing and walking, climbing ladders, stooping, bending, and reaching.
• Ability to lift and carry 75 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL/ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS:

• Occasional exposure to noise, fumes, smoke, chemicals, fuels, cleaners, lubricants, steam, water, heat, and cold. Heavy-duty vehicle repair facility environment.

Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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