Assistant Manager of Vehicle Performance and Maintenance (South Salt Lake/Meadowbrook) at Utah Transit Authority – Salt Lake City, Utah

Utah Transit Authority

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Manages general operation and administration of bus vehicle maintenance and related support activities using lean management principles and tools. Supervises daily activities of front line maintenance supervisors, technicians, contractors, and vendors in maintaining the fleet in a safe, reliable, clean, bus system – while controlling repair expenses, minimizing service failures, and minimizing number of vehicles out of service. Provides direction and oversight on employee training programs and fosters a climate of communication, cooperation, and respect. Manages job performance and development of bus maintenance supervisors and staff while providing guidelines and support which reflect a positive and professional image and the UTA Way. Coordinates daily with internal and external stakeholders to ensure great value is delivered on time and within budget. Manages day-to-day maintenance of the business unit bus vehicle fleet and or sustainability team to achieve established goals, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and objectives in support of high system reliability and vehicle maintenance. Works with state and federal agencies to ensure regulatory compliance. Assists UTA Supply Chain with specific material research and acquisition, including make vs. buy opportunities. Assists with development of State of Good Repair and fleet sustainability strategies.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent vocational training in a maintenance related field with business related courses.
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of principles and practices of diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of fleet vehicles and equipment, preventive maintenance practices, tools, shop diagnostics, and electrical equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience/training in lean management principles and tools in a union environment is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of bus maintenance and repair practices may be required based on business need.

EXPERIENCE:

• Four years direct supervisory experience managing fleet maintenance functions; managing budgets; supervising or conducting maintenance training; managing union relations (i.e. participating in grievance hearings and discipline reviews, interpreting contracts, administering and enforcing collective bargaining provisions, etc.); and administering OSHA, ISO, federal, and state safety regulations.
• May require extensive experience in bus maintenance based on business need.
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of vehicle or equipment technology (i.e. mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, electronic, software protocols, and computer architectures) and subsystems such as propulsion, braking, HVAC, door control systems, and communications.
• Must have experience in vehicle maintenance practices such as predictive, preventive, and corrective practices with current knowledge of software diagnostics and test equipment/methods.

Pay Range: $57,900.00 or more, depending on experience

If interested, apply before: Monday April 20, 2026 @ 11:59 PM MST

As a full-time Administrative Employee, your Total Rewards Benefits Package will include:

• 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.
• 22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA.
• 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.
• Retirement 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 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 and EoS Fitness.
• Discounted cell phone plans with T-Mobile and AT&T.
• Pet insurance plan options (tailored plan coverage based on pet’s health and needs).

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. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801-287-2324. A minimum of two work days' notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.

Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, 655, and 219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.

Summary

Manages general operation and administration of bus vehicle maintenance and related support activities using lean management principles and tools. Supervises daily activities of front line maintenance supervisors, technicians, contractors, and vendors in maintaining the fleet in a safe, reliable, clean, bus system – while controlling repair expenses, minimizing service failures, and minimizing number of vehicles out of service. Provides direction and oversight on employee training programs and fosters a climate of communication, cooperation, and respect. Manages job performance and development of bus maintenance supervisors and staff while providing guidelines and support which reflect a positive and professional image and the UTA Way. Coordinates daily with internal and external stakeholders to ensure great value is delivered on time and within budget. Manages day-to-day maintenance of the business unit bus vehicle fleet and or sustainability team to achieve established goals, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and objectives in support of high system reliability and vehicle maintenance. Works with state and federal agencies to ensure regulatory compliance. Assists UTA Supply Chain with specific material research and acquisition, including make vs. buy opportunities. Assists with development of State of Good Repair and fleet sustainability strategies.