Fleet Engineer

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Posted: 3 days ago – be among the first 25 applicants.

Functions as an engineering resource for all business units. Solves highly complex, multiple/concurrent assignments in commuter rail, light rail, passenger coach, maintenance shop, supply chain, and other technical projects. Develops repair/retrofit/overhaul processes, process control standards, and directs, supervises, or performs resident inspections during contractor manufacturing processes. Provides training on routine and complex maintenance issues for operators, supervisors, managers, and technicians. Offers problem‑solving guidance across all business units and Supply Chain.

Manages resident inspections during new passenger equipment manufacturing, designs and manages quality assurance and preventative maintenance audits, evaluates vendor performance, develops cost estimates, budgets, and pay‑back schedules for vehicle retrofits, designs and performs or supervises acceptance tests, conducts research on technical advances, and maintains complex computer software and hardware required for a modern transit fleet.

• 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.
• Valid Utah driver’s license with no more than two moving violations in the past three years.
• No DUI or drug/alcohol violations within the last ten years.

• Four years progressive heavy‑duty diesel/electrical maintenance experience.
• Two years acceptable performance as a Maintenance Technician preferred.

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

• Demonstrated good written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Word and Excel preferred.
• Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting computer systems on transit vehicles (e.g., Siemens, Knorr, Wabtec, Allison, Detroit Diesel, Cummins, Luminator, Webasto, Wabco).

• Handle confidential materials and information.
• Analyze complex technical problems and find solutions.
• Communicate effectively and sensitively 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, including periodic out‑of‑state travel.

This job requires regular and predictable attendance.

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered. UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.

Pay Rate: $80,800 – $90,800 depending on experience.

To be considered, apply before:
January 16, 2025 by 5:59 pm.

• 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).
• On‑site 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), accruing biweekly and increasing with tenure. Executive employees receive an additional 7 days of vacation at the start of each calendar year; if starting after July 1, an additional 3.5 days will be added immediately.
• 10 paid holidays and two paid floating holidays per year.
• Retirement options – participation in a 457 Contribution Plan with immediate company contribution and choice 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 (bachelor, master, or PhD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment. Training, development, and career…