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.
