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Utah Transit Authority · 1 week ago

Fleet Engineer

Midvale, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$81K/yr - $91K/yr

4+ years exp

Utah Transit Authority is seeking a Fleet Engineer to serve as an engineering resource across various business units. The role involves solving complex technical assignments, developing maintenance processes, and providing training and guidance on maintenance issues.

Association

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Functions as an engineering resource for all business units

Solves highly complex multiple/concurrent commuter rail, light rail, passenger coach, maintenance shop, supply chain and other technical assignments

Develops repair/retrofit/overhaul processes

Develops repair and capital improvement process control standards and directs, supervises, or performs resident inspections during the contractor manufacturing processes

Provides training on routine and complex maintenance issues with operators, supervisors, managers, and technicians in performing repairs/retrofits as part of unique engineering projects

Provides problem solving guidance for all business units and Supply Chain

Manages resident inspections during the manufacture of new passenger equipment

Designs and manages quality assurance and preventative maintenance (PM) audits

Evaluates performance of vendors, manufacturers, and suppliers

Develops cost estimates, budgets, and pay back schedules for vehicle retrofits

Designs and performs or supervises acceptance tests and check-in procedures on newly delivered passenger vehicles

Conducts research on technical advances in large vehicle manufacturing processes and systems

Maintains complex computer software and hardware required to maintain a modern fleet of sophisticated passenger transit vehicles

Qualification

Transit vehicle systemsHeavy duty diesel maintenanceElectrical engineeringMS Word proficiencyMS Excel proficiencyComputer systems troubleshootingWritten communicationVerbal communicationProblem solvingAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (e.g. math, chemistry, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or other technical field) applicable to transit vehicle maintenance

Must have a valid Utah driver's license, and be a safe driver with no more than two moving violations in the past three years

Cannot have any violation of driving under the influence of alcohol, any drug, or the combined influence of any alcohol or any drug within the last ten years

Four years progressive heavy duty diesel/electrical maintenance experience

Working knowledge of transit vehicle technical systems including electrical, propulsion, HVAC, brakes, cooling, and transmission

Demonstrated good written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated proficiency in operating and troubleshooting computer systems on transit vehicles (e.g. Siemens, Knorr, Wabtec, Allison, Detroit Diesel, Cummins, Luminator, Webasto, Wabco, etc.)

Handle materials and information of a confidential nature

Analyze complex technical problems and find solutions

Effectively and sensitively communicate with all levels of people

Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds, read complex documents, and pay attention to details

Operate UTA vehicles to evaluate and perform required tasks

Perform on-site inspections, which includes periodic travel out of state

This job requires regular and predictable attendance

Preferred

Two years acceptable performance as a Maintenance Technician preferred

Intermediate proficiency in MS Word and Excel preferred

Benefits

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.

Regular Administrative employees receive 22 days of paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which accrue biweekly and increases with tenure at UTA.

As an Executive employee, you will also receive an additional 7 days of vacation at the start of each calendar year.

10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.

Retirement options – participation in a 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company.

Also, choose between a Pension Plan with a 5-year vesting schedule or a 401a with a fixed 15.5% yearly contribution.

Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD).

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

Company

Utah Transit Authority

Provide an integrated system of innovative, accessible and efficient public transportation services that benefit the community

Founded in 1970

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.rideuta.com/

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