Heavy Duty Maintenance Tech — CDL, Forklift & Auto Body

Jackson Area Transportation Authority; Jackson (MI); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Area Transportation Authority is seeking a qualified vehicle mechanic to service and repair fleet vehicles including buses and trucks. You will perform PM inspections, dismount tires, rebuild subsystems, and address brake components while ensuring safety standards.

Requirements include a high school diploma, Class A CDL with air brake, passenger and tow endorsements (or ability to obtain), DOT physical and drug screen clearance, and experience in a structured shop environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a class A Commercial Driver's license- air brake, passenger and tow truck endorsements.
• Must pass DOT physical and drug screen for employment eligibility.
• Minimum one year formal mechanics training or three years' experience in an organized shop.
• Experience working on buses or trucks preferred.
• Michigan State Mechanic certification up to Master Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic (ASE recognized).
• Ability to input data into computer after work is completed.
• Must possess minimum tool set as determined by JATA.
• Willingness to learn and perform auto body repairs.
• Ability to operate a forklift and obtain forklift license.

Responsibilities

• Perform PM inspections on company vehicles.
• Accomplish all minor and major repairs on company vehicles and equipment.
• Road service calls.
• Mount & Dismount Tires.
• Vehicle subsystem repair and rebuild (engine, trans., generator, starter, A.C., etc.).
• Bus, truck, car and equipment surface preparation and repainting.
• Brake drum and rotor refinishing.
• Snow removal at main facility and transfer center.
• Open or close maintenance area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Class A CDL

Auto body repairs

Forklift operation

DOT pre-employment screening

Mechanic shop experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Mechanic tools

Job description

Jackson Area Transportation Authority is seeking a qualified vehicle mechanic to service and repair fleet vehicles including buses and trucks. You will perform PM inspections, dismount tires, rebuild subsystems, and address brake components while ensuring safety standards.

Requirements include a high school diploma, Class A CDL with air brake, passenger and tow endorsements (or ability to obtain), DOT physical and drug screen clearance, and experience in a structured shop environment.