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Posted July 28, 2026

Heavy Duty Maintenance Technician

Jackson Area Transportation Authority
Jackson, MI, US Full Time
23.51USD - 29.75USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Job Qualifications:


  • Must have functional use of gms, legs, hands and fingers.
  • 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 be able to qualify for employment by successfully passing a D.O.T. physical and drug screen.
  • Must have a minimum of one-year formal mechanics training or three years' experience as a mechanic working in an organized shop.
  • Experience working on busses or trucks preferred
  • Possess or have the ability to obtain Michigan State Mechanic certification up to and including Master Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic - (A.S. E. certification recognized).
  • Ability to fill out necessary paperwork/input information into computer after work is completed
  • Must possess minimum tool set as determined by JATA.
  • Must be willing to learn and do auto body repairs.
  • Must be able to operate a forklift and obtain a forklift license


General Duties:

  • Perform P.M. 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, Main facility and transfer center.
  • Open or close maintenance area.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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