Utility Lead

About the role

The Utility Lead oversees and supports the daily operations of a team of Utility Workers, ensuring vehicles are serviced efficiently and according to company standards. This position plays a key leadership role in maintaining fleet readiness, safety, and cleanliness while fostering a positive and productive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and support Utility Workers and the Utility Supervisor during assigned shifts.
• Maintain the cleanliness of fleet vehicles – interior and exterior – by ensuring team adherence to cleaning schedules and standards.
• Drive, maneuver, and park vehicles as needed.
• Fuel buses, replenish fluids, and ensure proper logging and recording of all fluids used.
• Perform and assign light maintenance to shop areas, fueling stations, and related facilities.
• Monitor safety procedures and report maintenance or safety issues to the supervisor.
• Ensure team compliance with company policies, safety protocols, and operational standards.
• Aid in training new Utility Workers and providing on-the-job guidance.
• Maintain shift logs, complete required documentation, and communicate operational updates to management.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license for a minimum of 3 years.
• Prior experience as a Utility Worker or similar role preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or coordinate a small team.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to safety and service.
• Ability to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.

Benefits

• Vacation: minimum of 80 hours
• Sick days: Employees will accrue paid sick leave at a rate that complies with Colorado law, up to 48 hours per year.
• Holidays: 64 hours; 32 floating
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.

Physical Requirements

• Work outside in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions-100% of the job is performed outside, work alone and in remote locations.
• Frequently walk for long distances and on possible sloped ground or slippery and uneven surfaces.
• Push and pull objects up to 50 pounds, occasionally throughout the workday; lift material weighing up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance; occasionally bend, kneel, or crouch to files or equipment stored at ground level.
• Withstand heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job; tolerate exposure to considerable amounts of dust, vehicle fumes and noise.

About Transdev

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles. Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good.