Transit Asset Administrator

As the Transit Asset Administrator, you will play a key role in helping keep UTA’s transit system safe, reliable, and prepared for the future. In this position, you will lead critical asset management initiatives that support buses, rail, paratransit, facilities, and infrastructure across the organization.

From developing long-range replacement strategies and financial forecasts to improving data systems and supporting major capital planning efforts, your work will directly impact the performance and sustainability of public transit throughout the region. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys solving complex problems, working across departments, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced transit environment.

As the Transit Asset Administrator, you will: 

• Develop and implement UTA State of Good Repair Program as required by the Federal Transportation Administration (FTA).
• Develop and maintain asset management database in accordance with FTA Transit Asset Management Rule requirements.
• Oversee and coordinate with organization experts to collect information on assets required to be inventoried and accounted for.  
• Prepare and participate in short range and long-range asset repair, replacement, or system enhancement plans and budgeting.  
• Prepare long range financial forecasts with respect to required preventative maintenance activities, lifecycle, and replacement costs to maintain a State of Good Repair.
• Perform field inspections and verification of inspection information received from the rail business unit.
• Coordinate collection of correct information from bus, paratransit, vanpool, and non-revenue fleet vehicles.
• Manage projects specifically related to continued development of UTA asset management system and assists in charting the course for future development and expansion needs.

This position requires regular in-office attendance at our offices in Salt Lake City, Utah. After completing an initial training period of up to six months, employees may be eligible to work from home up to two days per week. Remote work arrangements are subject to hiring manager approval and may change based on performance and business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING:   

• Five years in asset management, inventory management, project management, or a closely related field including long and short-range budget forecasting; database development; management; and managing and coordinating a project team.   Experience in performance analysis strongly preferred.  Experience in database management preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Process Management, Information Systems, or related field.  
• Must have valid Utah driver’s license with no more than 4 moving violations in the past 3 years and no more than 1 conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in the past 10 years.  

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES 

• Working knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS)
• Proficient in MS Excel and Outlook at the intermediate level preferred; MS Word and PowerPoint at the basic level preferred; JDE
• A highly motivated self-starter who is comfortable dealing daily with senior staff, willing to work limited off shift hours to continue implementation of overall system while working with limited direct oversight.
• Able to use computers and technical products to minimize manual data entry into asset management system.
• Able to communicate technical terms clearly, both in writing and speaking.
• Able to grasp concepts and apply them to real world applications and systems.
• 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: $92,700.00 or more, depending on experience

If interested, apply before: Tuesday, November 17th, 2026 @ 11:59 PM MST

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 and AT&T.
• Pet insurance plan options (tailored plan coverage based on pet’s health and needs). 

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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.