Maintenance Training Specialist LR
Location
Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Posted
Mar 3, 2025
Type
Full-Time
Job ID
25-174
Job Description
Description
JOB SUMMARY
Develops, designs, and researches programs for technical training courses. Instructs and evaluates complex technical training projects and provides guidance for the interpretation and application of Utah Transit Authority (UTA)’s Maintenance Training curriculum. Supervises and coaches trainees. Mediates between management and the Union regarding training activities. Stays up to date on all pertinent technological advances. Leads, facilitates, and participates in committee meetings to ensure group effectiveness and awareness. Develops, updates, and conducts the Commuter Rail Technician Apprenticeship Program, supports the development of certification courses, such as HVAC 608. Serves as backup for the Maintenance Apprentice Training Administrator by representing the training department on the JATC, maintenance manager meetings, and other meetings as required.
This position’s primary focus is to support the Light Rail Apprenticeship Training.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Associate degree in Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanics, Electrical, Electronics, related field, or completion of Bonafide Apprenticeship Program.
Other qualifications that may be required based on primary assigned area of responsibility.
- QMP Certified
- 608 HVAC Certification
- Forklift Instructor Certification
Must have a valid Utah driver’s license with no more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years and no convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or any drug in the past 10 years.
EXPERIENCE:
Six (6) years progressive experience in a technical environment including experience in a related field. Experience as Maintenance Instructor or Maintenance Mentor preferred. Experience in a union environment preferred.
Knowledge:
- Thorough knowledge (journeyist level) of bus, rail, or MOW systems, including electrical, HVAC, track switching, signal maintenance, etc.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Basic understanding of diagnostic computer software, when applicable.
Skills:
- Demonstrated skills in training to include curriculum development, team development and leadership.
- Must have excellent writing skills, project coordination, coaching, and supervision skills.
- Good project and time management skills.
Abilities:
- Strong presentation and public speaking abilities.
- Must be or be able to become forklift certified.
- Embraces Outward Mindset – Exhibiting strong E.I. 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. Managing 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.
- Puts Safety First – Acting as a Safety Ambassador by working safely, complying with requirements and serving as an example to others. Wearing required personal protective equipment. Supporting safety activities. Promptly reporting hazards, unsafe work practices, near misses, and accidents.
- Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values Differences – Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
- Builds Effective Teams – Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
- Drives Engagement – Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
- Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
This job requires flexibility in scheduled working hours.
- OR -
An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]
- OR -
An equivalent combination or relevant 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. 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.
For more information on UTA’s Total Rewards benefits package, please visit: https://jobs.jobvite.com/rideuta/#benefits
Pay Range: $70,500.00 or more depending on experience.
If interested, apply before: December 19, 2024, by 5:59 p.m.
* 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.
*Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part40,655, and219. 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.
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