Service Crew

The following

FULL-TIME

position posting will be open until Friday, May 29, 2026:

SERVICE CREW

Pay Rate:

$25.31 per hour during six (6) weeks of training $29.78 per hour after training 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 Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

HIRING PROCESS

May 13, 2026, to May 29, 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. Apply online at www.theride.org 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 May 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 supervision of Supervisor of Bus Services, service crew employee sweep, wash, fuel, empty fare boxes and make checks of engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid levels, adding appropriate fluids as necessary on all Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority vehicles. Perform major cleaning of all vehicle interior surfaces and glass when necessary to maintain a high level of cleanliness for public use.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Fuel, wash, and service vehicles (including revenue and staff vehicles) on a daily basis, recording fuel amounts pumped on designated fuel sheets. Check all engine oil, transmission, and coolant levels daily, adding appropriate fluids as necessary and recording amounts added. Probe and empty all fare boxes and cash boxes and record fare box register reading. Check all tires for wear and damage and fill if low. Record all hub odometer or odometer readings. Note vehicle defects, i.e., body damage, seat damage, broken glass, fare box malfunction, vandalism or lights out on the vehicle's condition card in designated location and report to Service Crew - Lead or Supervisor. Replace used condition card with new condition card. Sweep and/or vacuum floors, including driver platforms, wash floors, clean windows, dust all window ledges, dash areas, wheelhouses, and fixtures daily. Wash all vehicle exterior surfaces, including wheels, daily. Retrieve and re-position vehicles from and to assigned parking positions and record the position of vehicles parked each night. Clean or shampoo bus seats as needed. Clean up debris in bus storage area and service lanes at the conclusion of each work shift. Other related duties, as required. This description does not contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an employee in this job. Employees are required to perform other related functions as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or G.E.D. and some limited experience in the repair of motor coaches or other automotive equipment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the knowledge, skill and ability may be considered. Demonstrated minor mechanical ability.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Analytical and problem-solving ability. Memorizing and attending to detail. Reading and interpreting technical documents and instruments. Perform simple math calculations. Interacting with a wide variety of personalities. Working under frequent periods of stress. Organizing daily work activities to achieve goals. Ability to follow oral and written direction. Some mechanical aptitude.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATION

Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Constant periods of hearing, near and far acuity, depth perception and accommodation. Some periods of sitting. Frequent periods of standing and walking, climbing ladders, stooping, bending, and reaching. Ability to lift and carry 75 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL/ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS

Occasional exposure to noise, fumes, smoke, chemicals, fuels, cleaners, lubricants, steam, water, heat, and cold. Heavy-duty vehicle repair facility environment. Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Come work for TheRide! We are actively seeking a Fleet Services Technician who will perform skilled maintenance and repair of light and heavy transit equipment to help drive TheRide into the future! Apply today!