Vanpool Maintenance Specialist

Utah Transit Authority; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, STD

Paid time off (vacation/sick) 22 days

Holidays & floating holidays

Retirement plan (pension + 457)

Tuition reimbursement

Training & career advancement

Paid parental leave

Free transit passes

Employee assistance program

UTA Well wellness program

On-site fitness facilities

Discounted gym memberships

Cell plan discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

Utah Transit Authority is seeking a Vanpool Maintenance Specialist to manage maintenance programs for leased vans and staff vehicles in Salt Lake City. You will support Vanpool and Rideshare customers, prep vehicles for lease, inspect return vehicles, and coordinate repairs, while maintaining a positive, service‑oriented environment.

The role requires automotive repair knowledge and a valid Utah license, with a focus on safety, reliability, and teamwork in a dynamic transit setting.

Qualifications

• Five years previous work experience with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of automotive mechanical/electrical/electronic repair techniques.
• Associates degree in Automotive Technology. One quarter or semester of management courses with emphasis on leadership and supervision is preferred.
• Must have a valid Utah Driver’s License. Must be a safe driver with no more than 4 moving violations in the past 3 years and no convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in the past 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Administer maintenance programs on all leased vans and assigned staff vehicles.
• Provide emergency assistance for Vanpool and Rideshare customers.
• Prepare vehicle for lease to vanpool groups.
• Inspect returned vehicles and coordinates repairs or other vehicle maintenance as necessary.
• Coordinate deliveries and returns of vans as directed.
• Constantly contributes to a positive work environment while providing great customer service.

Skills

Customer service

MS Word

MS Excel

Typing 20 WPM

Vehicle diagnostics software

Windows OS

Social acumen

Develops self & others

Ensures fairness

Safety

Integrity

Belonging

Teamwork

Empowerment

Accountability

Education

Associates degree in Automotive Technology

Management coursework (leadership/supervision)

Tools

Vehicle diagnostic software

Windows Operating System

Job description

Description

As theVanpool Maintenance Specialist, you will:

• Administer maintenance programs on all leased vans and assigned staff vehicles.
• Provide emergency assistance for Vanpool and Rideshare customers.
• Prepare vehicle for lease to vanpool groups.
• Inspect returned vehicles and coordinates repairs or other vehicle maintenance as necessary.
• Coordinate deliveries and returns of vans as directed.
• Constantly contributes to a positive work environment while providing great customer service.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/LICENSES:

• Five years previous work experience with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of automotive mechanical/electrical/electronic repair techniques.
• Associates degree in Automotive Technology. One quarter or semester of management courses with emphasis on leadership and supervision is preferred.
• Must have a valid Utah Driver’s License. Must be a safe driver with no more than 4 moving violations in the past 3 years and no convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in the past 10 years.

KNOWLEDGE

• Automotive diagnostics, Preventive maintenance, Inspections, Warranty coverage
• Mechanical/electrical/electronic repair techniques
• Advanced mechanical, electrical, and electronic theory and principles

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Excellent customer service skills Strong organizational skills to maintain accurate records, Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Beginner level proficiency in MS Word and Excel, Preferred, Type 20 WPM, net preferred.
• Operate a Windows Operating System PC, Operate vehicle diagnostic software.

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.

This job requires regular and predictable attendance.

- OR -

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

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

Pay Rate: $25.82 per hour

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).

PM21

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.