What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vehicle Service Technician position at Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency (aTa Bus)?
Do you want to make a real difference?
At Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency (ATA Bus), we provide safe, reliable public transportation to the Flint Hills communities.
Our maintenance team plays a vital role in keeping our vehicles dependable so our drivers and riders can count on timely service every day.
We are hiring immediately for a full-time Vehicle Service Technician who is reliable, safety-focused, and takes pride in hands-on work. If you enjoy solving mechanical problems and want a career that supports your community, we’d love to have you join our team!
What the Vehicle Service Technician Does
The ATA Bus Service Technician performs regularly scheduled preventative maintenance and repairs on a fleet of 30 medium-duty transit buses serving Manhattan, Kansas State University, and Junction City.
Responsibilities include:
- Routine preventative maintenance (oil changes, tire rotations, inspections)
- Brake, steering, suspension, and fluid system checks
- Replacing tires, brake pads/rotors, shocks, wiper blades, and light bulbs
- Diagnosing mechanical and intermittent electrical issues as needed
- Maintaining auxiliary equipment such as bike racks, cameras, fare systems, and wheelchair lifts
- Communicating with drivers and dispatch regarding vehicle status and maintenance schedules
- Maintaining repair and maintenance records in an automated system
Approximately 70% of the role is scheduled maintenance, with 30% focused on troubleshooting and repairs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- High School/GED diploma
- 1–2 years of lube tech or entry-level technician experience with light, medium, or heavy-duty vehicle maintenance
or completion of (or recent graduation from) a 2-year automotive program - Must be able to obtain an ASE G1 and EPA 609 A/C certification within 12 months of employment
- Must have a clean, valid Driver’s License
- Must be able to obtain a CDL Class C with Passenger Endorsement within the first 90 days (training provided if needed)
- Regular attendance and performance of duties as assigned are required
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Must be able to pass background screening, motor vehicle screening, drug screening, DOT physical, and physical capacity testing
- Basic computer skills and experience using technology are required
- Travel requirement: <5% for occasional parts pickup or off-site vehicle transport
Pay, Schedule, and Benefits
Pay Range: $18.00 - $24.00/hour
Work Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday
- Shift may be evaluated after 90 days
- Occasional overtime or weekend work may be required
Benefits Include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life/AD&D and disability coverage
- Retirement plan with employer contributions
- Paid holidays and additional leave benefits
Additional Information:
This position requires regular communication and the ability to safely work in an active maintenance environment. The Service Technician role is physically demanding and involves standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day. Employees must be able to lift and move items weighing 50 pounds or more as part of normal job duties.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus while working with vehicle components and equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, and automotive fluids. Work may occur in both indoor and outdoor conditions, including occasional temperature extremes. The noise level in the maintenance environment can be loud at times.
This is a safety-sensitive position, and employees in this role are subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident screenings, in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
ATA Bus firmly commits to the communities we serve and our employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive for a workforce that reflects our community. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected class.
Salary : $18 - $24