Transit Vehicle Technician (Salt Lake)

Job Summary

Responsible for performing inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs of buses. Will assist advanced-skill employees in performing more complex repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of buses
• Perform preventative maintenance on buses
• Perform repairs on buses
• Assist advanced-skill employees in performing more complex repairs
• Operate maintenance equipment
• Perform shop clean up
• Perform other shop and yard tasks as required by the supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 21 years of age
• Able to acquire and maintain a DOT card
• Able to obtain Class “B” CDL with air brakes and passenger endorsements within 60 days of eligibility
• Pass a standardized test administered by UTA
• Have required tools prior to the start of paid training
• Able to maintain forklift and other equipment certifications as required
• Able to perform the physical requirements of the job to include prolonged periods of standing, and walking, lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs constantly and over 51 lbs occasionally

Experience

• One year of Technical School OR one year work related experience in Heavy Duty Diesel Automotive Vehicle Maintenance repair
• A military mechanical MOS
• Four foundation ASE certification completed in the automotive, heavy/medium truck, transit or school bus certifications
• A valid Utah driver’s license
• No more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years
• No violations of driving under the influence of alcohol, any drug, or the combined influence of any alcohol or any drug within the last 10 years

Shift & Days Off

Monday 3:00am - 11:30am, Tuesday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm with Saturday/Sunday off

Pay Rate

$27.13 - $31.13 per hour plus $1.00 to $1.50 shift differential depending on shift, if applicable.

This is a four year wage progression.

UTA’s Benefits Package

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment)
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts
• Health and Wellness Clinics for on-site medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, and dependent children
• 14 days of paid time off (9 personal days and 5 vacation days)
• Increase in paid time off with tenure at UTA
• 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year
• Retail options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching
• Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for both bachelor’s and master’s degree
• Apprenticeship programs available as well as other training, development, and career advancement opportunities
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment)
• Free transit passes for employee, spouse, and 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Utah Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.