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Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Job Description:

*** $5,000.00 Sign on Bonus ***  (Not applicable to internal employees)

Our Automotive Equipment Technicians start off earning between $782.50 to $1,987.50. With our amazing opportunities, our average starting earnings begin at $59,072 per year.  Individual starting salary may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid Time off and holidays (With some exceptions bargained employees qualify for one week of PTO after 6 months of service and 2 weeks after the first year). At least 6 company designated holidays and additional PTO (based on bargaining group to which you are hired.
  • Sick leave
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Reimbursement
  • Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance
  • Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness, accident hospital indemnity/group legal
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

An Automotive Equipment Technician performs diagnosis, maintenance and repair of a diversified fleet of vehicles and other motorized/non-motorized equipment. Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
1) Operates and maintains all motor vehicles and motor-driven tools.
2) Disburses gasoline; cleans, lubricates and paints motor vehicles.
3) Performs preventative maintenance including: inspections, adjustments, repairs and overhauls on all motor vehicle associated equipment (such as
brakes, electrical, ignition, cooling, transmission) and construction trailers.
4) Maintains on-going working knowledge of new technology and service procedures as they relate to automobiles and heavy equipment.
5) Repairs, services and tests electrical and hydraulic powered equipment such as: aerial lift, generator, pumps, winches and specialized underground
equipment and compressors.
6) Receives, records and analyzes reports of trouble on individual company motor vehicles and tools.
7) Categorizes repair requests by priority and prepares and distributes recommended workloads.
8) Orders or assists in ordering vehicles and/or specialized equipment parts. Maintains inventory and stock level in Motor Vehicle parts room.
9) Estimates repair costs. Negotiates and contracts service repairs to outside agencies/vendors and evaluates their performance. Analyzes and classifies
bills. May be required to repair minor body damage.
10) Uses standard and major automotive tools, power tools and welding equipment and associated written materials to accomplish this job.
11) Positions AT&T as the premier provider of choice.
12) Performs all other duties comparable to the above as assigned.
13) Uses and/or wears appropriate safety equipment and follows established safety practices and procedures.

Our Automotive Equipment Technicians must have the following:

  • Valid state driver’s license
  • Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) strongly preferred
  • Non-negligent driving record
  • Meet 300 lbs. weight limit due to safety restrictions
  • Ability to pass a Department of Transportation Physical
  • Ability to lift and move up to 100lbs

Additional Requirements

Assignments which include driving vehicles that exceed weight restrictions established by state regulations will require all new hire candidates to meet mandated standards on the Department of Transportation (DOT) exams. These exams include a medical history, complete physical,

PREREQUISITIES
1) Certification in 5 categories of Mechanics Certification by the National Institute of Automotive Services Excellence (ASE) in Medium Heavy Trucks
or equivalent certification from an automobile/medium truck manufacturer (e.g., Ford, GM, Mack, Kenworth, International Daimler Chrysler), trade
school, or equivalent state license/certification.
2) These assignments require a minimum age of 18, an acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license.
3) Depending on assignment, may require a Class A Commercial Driver's License if driving vehicles over 26,000 lbs. after proper training and
qualification on state and company driving tests.
4) May require the ability to drive a vehicle with manual transmission, depending on assignment.
5) Satisfactory attendance record and performance ratings in present job.
6) Satisfactory results from a security investigation, unless previously required.
7) Other factors which may vary based on work group requirements

*SIGN-ON BONUS SCHEDULE:

$2K after 60 days of service - Employee must have no COBC violations and no written disciplinary actions

$1K after completion of 6 months of service - Employee must have no COBC violations and no written disciplinary actions

$2K after completion of 1 year of service - Employee must have no COBC violations and no written disciplinary actions

Ready to take your career on the road to success? Apply today! 

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Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Location:

Grand Rapids, Michigan

It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.



Job ID R-71427 Date posted 09/23/2025
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