Description

Supervises and ensures the complete maintenance of UTA's Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) fleet including repairs, preventive maintenance, cleaning, and servicing. Supervises LRV maintenance employees and coordinates work activities. Ensures that vehicles are scheduled for maintenance in a timely manner and that the tasks are completed as efficiently and effectively as possible to avoid disruption of service to customers. Ensures that staff hired, transferred, or promoted into TRAX maintenance are qualified and trained in proper methods and that they perform their assigned responsibilities in a safe, acceptable manner. Trains and updates assigned staff on technological changes to equipment to ensure the continued soundness of UTA's LRVs.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS

• Five years previous work experience in the area of mechanical/electrical/electronic repair (must be at Journeyist or Class A level of competency), with advanced electrical and electronics applications.
• One year of job-related supervisory (or lead) work experience with demonstrated progressive competence in supervising mechanics/technicians in all areas of mechanical/electrical/ electronic repairs.
• High School diploma, plus two years of completed undergraduate college course work or vocational training in the electrical/mechanical field.
• Must have a valid Utah Driver’s License and be a safe driver with no more than 4 moving violations in the past 3 years. Cannot have more than 1 violation of driving under the influence of alcohol, any drug, or the combined influence of any alcohol or any drug within the last 10 years.
• Candidates must pass a limited LRV operations qualification exam for the safe operations of train movements in the yard/shop.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain safety required training and expected certifications: limited LRV, forklift, roadway protection, blue flag protection, etc.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain DOT Medical Card.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Journeyist-level knowledge and understanding of maintenance and repair techniques, including assisting the work of others in a lead capacity.
• Knowledge of advanced mechanical, electrical, and electronic theory and principles.
• Candidates must be able to complete and administer the comprehensive technical exams administered for the LRV Electromechanic training program.
• Must have a thorough understanding and knowledge of:
• Principles of supervision, training, motivation, coaching, and counseling.
• Diagnosis, maintenance, overhaul, and repair of equipment and facilities.
• Preventive maintenance practices.
• Maintenance tools and equipment including vehicles, machinery, and electrical
• Skilled at mechanical/electrical repairs with advanced electrical and electronics applications
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job to include walking long distances in a quick manner on uneven surfaces, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs regularly and over 51 lbs occasionally on uneven surfaces, prolonged periods of standing, crawl and lay on uneven surfaces, able to work in tight and awkward positions, work outside in all weather conditions, able to safely work at heights above 16 feet, and constantly aware of surroundings.

UTA Competencies:

• Social Acumen – Exhibiting strong Emotional Intelligence skills (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management). Relating comfortably with people across levels, functions, culture, and geography. Partnering with others to get work done. Navigating conflict. Seeking feedback without being defensive.
• Develops Self & Others – Taking action to continuously improve. Accepting assignments that broaden capabilities. Placing a high priority on developing others. Developing others through coaching, feedback, exposure, and stretch assignments.
• Ensures Fairness – Concerned with the welfare of others and expressing that concern on a personal level. Distributing resources fairly. Giving others a voice prior to reaching decisions that affect them. Reaching decisions through a fair process. Explaining to others why and how decisions were made that impact them.
• Safety – Acting as a Safety Ambassador by working safely, complying with requirements and serving as an example to others. Wearing required personal protective equipment.
• Integrity – Acting with honesty, strong ethics, and accountability and taking responsibility for actions and mistakes.
• Belonging – Creating a culture where employees are seen, heard, valued and safe to be authentic.
• Teamwork – Building strong teams that create an environment where everyone’s unique skills and perspectives contribute to shared purpose , connection and achievement of goals.
• Empowerment – Creating a workplace environment where people are properly resourced and motivated to do their best in solving problems and taking ownership of their work.
• Accountability – Taking ownership of self-actions, decisions and performance.

- OR -

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]

This job requires regular and predictable attendance.

Shift: 4:30am - 3:00pm with Thursday/Friday/Saturday off

* Shift & Days Off Subject to Change

Pay Rate: $82,400.00 to $98,900.00 depending on experience
To be considered, apply before: Tuesday, 10/27/2026 @ 11:59pm

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.
• Pet insurance plan options (tailored plan coverage based on pet’s health and needs).

For more information on UTA’s Total Rewards benefits package, please visit: https://jobs.jobvite.com/rideuta/#benefits

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.