Service Crew

Theuniversityunion; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

TheRide in Ann Arbor is seeking a Service Crew member to support daily vehicle upkeep and cleanliness for public transit. Under supervision, you will fuel, wash, and service AAATA vehicles and perform routine checks to ensure safe, reliable service for riders.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma, basic mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work in a busy environment. You will follow directions, log fuel and readings, and help maintain interior and exterior cleanliness across the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; some automotive repair experience preferred.
• Demonstrated minor mechanical ability.

Responsibilities

• Fuel, wash, and service vehicles daily and record fuel pumped.
• Check engine oil, transmission, and coolant levels and record readings.
• Empty fare boxes and record fare box readings.
• Inspect tires for wear and odometer readings.
• Report vehicle defects and replace condition cards as needed.
• Sweep, vacuum, wash floors and interiors; clean windows and dash areas.
• Wash exterior surfaces daily.
• Position vehicles and record nightly parking locations.
• Clean bus seats as needed.
• Clean up debris in storage and service lanes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Math skills

People skills

Stress tolerance

Follow directions

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Base Pay $26.32 - $30.97 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Union Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school

The following FULL-TIME position posting will be open until Friday, October 2, 2026:

Service Crew

Pay Rate: $30.97/hour

Six (6) Week Training Rate: $26.32/hour

Position Purpose and Objectives

Under supervision of Supervisor of Bus Services, service crew employees sweep, wash, fuel, empty fare boxesandmake checks of engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid levels, adding appropriate fluids as necessary on all Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority vehicles. Perform major cleaning of all vehicle interior surfaces and glass when necessary to maintain a high level of cleanliness for public use.

Essential Job Functions

• Fuel, wash, and service vehicles (including revenue and staff vehicles) on a daily basis, recording fuel amounts pumped on designated fuel sheets.
• Check all engine oil, transmission, and coolant levels daily, adding appropriate fluids as necessary and recording amounts added.
• Probe and empty all fare boxes and cash boxes and record fare box register reading.
• Check all tires for wear and damage and fill if low. Record all hub odometer or odometer readings.
• Note vehicle defects, i.e., body damage, seat damage, broken glass, fare box malfunction, vandalism or lights out on the vehicle’s condition card in designated location and report to Service Crew – Lead or Supervisor. Replace used condition card with new condition card.
• Sweep and/or vacuum floors, including driver platforms, wash floors, clean windows, dust all window ledges, dash areas, wheel houses, and fixtures daily.
• Wash all vehicle exterior surfaces, including wheels, daily.
• Retrieve and re-position vehicles from and to assigned parking positions and record the position of vehicles parked each night.
• Clean or shampoo bus seats as needed.
• Clean up debris in bus storage area and service lanes at the conclusion of each work shift.
• Other related duties, as required.

This description does not contain every function/responsibility that maybe required to be performed by an employee in this job. Employees are required to perform other related functions as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school or G.E.D. and some limited experience in the repair of motor coaches or other automotive equipment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the knowledge, skill and ability maybe considered.
• Demonstrated minor mechanical ability.

Skills and Abilities

• Analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Perform simple math calculations
• Interacting with a wide variety of personalities.
• Working under frequent periods of stress.
• Ability to follow oral and written direction.
• Some mechanical aptitude.

Licenses/Certifications

• Must possess a valid Michigan driver’s license.

Physical Demands

• Constant periods of hearing, near and far acuity, depth perception and accommodation.
• 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.

Organizational Principles and Values

Our Principles and Values reflect how we work, interact with one another, and serve our community. We expect all employees to demonstrate these values in their daily work and interactions and look for candidates who share this commitment.

• Respect: Treating one another with dignity
• Compassion: Understanding, sharing in and being sensitive to the situations of others
• Integrity: Having a moral or ethical conviction to always do what is right.
• Teamwork: collaborating for a greater good.
• Safety: keeping yourself and others away from harm
• Excellence: continuously renewing our commitment to perform well beyond set standards and expectations

Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Summary

Come work for TheRide! We are actively seeking a Service Crew to help drive TheRide into the future!