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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.    

     

Minimum Qualifications

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.

     

- OR -    

 An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.    

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

     

UTA’s benefits package for full-time administrative employees includes:

  • Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts.
  • Health and Wellness Clinics for on-site medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, 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 both bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
  • 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, spouses, 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.

     

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

Pay Rate: $87,696.96 or more depending on experience
To be considered, apply before: Friday, 09/27/2024 @ 5:59 PM    

*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 workdays’ notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.     

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