Fleet Engineer

About the role

Functions as an engineering resource for all business units. Solves highly complex multiple/concurrent commuter rail, light rail, passenger coach, maintenance shop, supply chain and other technical assignments. Develops repair/retrofit/overhaul processes. Develops repair and capital improvement process control standards and directs, supervises, or performs resident inspections during the contractor manufacturing processes. Provides training on routine and complex maintenance issues with operators, supervisors, managers, and technicians in performing repairs/retrofits as part of unique engineering projects. Provides problem solving guidance for all business units and Supply Chain. Manages resident inspections during the manufacture of new passenger equipment. Designs and manages quality assurance and preventative maintenance (PM) audits. Evaluates performance of vendors, manufacturers, and suppliers. Develops cost estimates, budgets, and pay back schedules for vehicle retrofits. Designs and performs or supervises acceptance tests and check-in procedures on newly delivered passenger vehicles. Conducts research on technical advances in large vehicle manufacturing processes and systems. Maintains complex computer software and hardware required to maintain a modern fleet of sophisticated passenger transit vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Develop repair/retrofit/overhaul processes.
• Develop repair and capital improvement process control standards.
• Direct, supervise, or perform resident inspections during contractor manufacturing processes.
• Provide training on routine and complex maintenance issues with operators, supervisors, managers, and technicians.
• Provide problem solving guidance for all business units and Supply Chain.
• Manage resident inspections during the manufacture of new passenger equipment.
• Design and manage quality assurance and preventative maintenance (PM) audits.
• Evaluate performance of vendors, manufacturers, and suppliers.
• Develop cost estimates, budgets, and pay back schedules for vehicle retrofits.
• Design and perform or supervise acceptance tests and check-in procedures on newly delivered passenger vehicles.
• Conduct research on technical advances in large vehicle manufacturing processes and systems.
• Maintain complex computer software and hardware required to maintain a modern fleet of sophisticated passenger transit vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Training

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (e.g. math, chemistry, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or other technical field) applicable to transit vehicle maintenance. Must have a valid Utah driver's license, and be a safe driver with no more than two moving violations in the past three years. Cannot have any violation of driving under the influence of alcohol, any drug, or the combined influence of any alcohol or any drug within the last ten years.

Experience

• Four years progressive heavy duty diesel/electrical maintenance experience.
• Two years acceptable performance as a Maintenance Technician preferred.

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of transit vehicle technical systems including electrical, propulsion, HVAC, brakes, cooling, and transmission.

Skills

• Demonstrated good written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Word and Excel preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in operating and troubleshooting computer systems on transit vehicles (e.g. Siemens, Knorr, Wabtec, Allison, Detroit Diesel, Cummins, Luminator, Webasto, Wabco, etc.).
• Ability to handle materials and information of a confidential nature.
• Analyze complex technical problems and find solutions.
• Effectively and sensitively communicate with all levels of people.
• Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds, read complex documents, and pay attention to details.
• Operate UTA vehicles to evaluate and perform required tasks.
• Perform on-site inspections, which includes periodic travel out of state.

This job requires regular and predictable attendance.

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An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.

Pay

$80,800 or more depending on experience.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts.
• Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High-Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP.
• Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).
• Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.
• Regular Administrative employees receive 22 days of paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which accrue biweekly and increases with tenure at UTA. As an Executive employee, you will also receive an additional 7 days of vacation at the start of each calendar year. (Note: If you start after July 1st, for the first partial year, you will get an additional 3.5 days of vacation added to your bank immediately).
• 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.
• Retirement options – participation in a 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company match. Also, choose between a Pension Plan with a 5-year vesting schedule or a 401a with a fixed 15.5% yearly contribution.
• Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PhD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.
• Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
• Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.
• Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
• UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
• Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness.