Transit Fleet Powertrain & Systems Technician

Step into a day where your hands keep a city moving. You start with a multi-point inspection, move into a diesel tune-up, consult scope traces on an ignition concern, and wrap the shift bringing an automatic transmission back to life. Every repair you complete keeps riders on schedule and vehicles mission-ready.

What you will work on

• Full diesel tune-ups, overhauls, and related component service
• Complete gasoline engine overhauls
• Light- and heavy-duty transmission overhauls/rebuilds
• Machining tasks such as valve grinding
• Differential teardown and overhaul
• Suspension service including air-spring and hydraulic systems
• Pneumatic systems: brakes, steering, and accessories
• Hydraulic systems: brakes, steering, and accessories
• Electrical starting and charging systems diagnosis/repair
• Ignition diagnostics, gasoline tune-ups, and scope analysis
• Chassis wiring, harness repair, and auxiliary accessories
• Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
• Installation and removal of fareboxes
• General welding and basic fabrication
• Minor bodywork and panel replacement

Bring your own tools

You provide a complete set of mechanic's tools (excluding special tools) up through 1¼ inch wrenches and sockets, plus metric tools up to 20 mm, suitable for the work described above.

Schedule & environment

Operations run seven days a week, and availability to work any shift is expected. This is not seasonal or on-call work.

Licensing & permits

• Valid State of Michigan driver’s license and a clean five (5) year driving record submitted with your application
• Michigan Chauffeur-based “BP” temporary instruction CDL permit (T.I.P.) required before your hire date
• Valid State of Michigan Group B Commercial Driver License with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsement within 90 days of hire
• Industrial Forklift permit obtained within 30 days of employment

Professional standards

• Read and speak English with comprehension and follow procedures and policies
• Neat, professional appearance
• Exceptional attendance and reliability to meet public transit service requirements
• Consistently deliver prompt, courteous, and appropriate service to the public

Assessments & required testing

• ASE Preventative Maintenance (PM) test
• Six (6) State of Michigan mechanic certification tests
• Written qualification exam with a minimum passing score of 70 percent (70%)
• Must be able to pass a physical examination, vision screening, and drug screen administered by a physician.

Core proficiencies

• Brake & suspension systems
• Automotive repair across diesel and gasoline platforms
• ASE Automobile and Light Truck Certification tests
• Engine repair
• Automatic transmission/transaxle
• Suspension and steering
• Diesel & heavy equipment systems

EOE (Veteran/Disability)