Fleet Services Technician

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

The following FULL-TIME position posting will be open until Friday, July 24, 2026

$35.16/hour

Up to an additional $2.10 per hour for specific ASE Certifications (not required)

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.

July 1, 2026 to July 24, 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.
• Paper applications must be received in the AAATA office at 2700 S. Industrial Highway, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 by 5:00pm on the posted deadline date. Paper applications are available at the same address.
• Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted; late and incomplete applications will not be accepted.

After July 1, 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Experie…