What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Services Technician position at ANN ARBOR AREA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY?
The following FULL-TIME position posting will be open until Friday, September 11, 2026
FLEET SERVICES TECHNICIAN / DIESEL MECHANIC
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 September 11, 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 www.theride.org.
- 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.
Salary : $2 - $35