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Utility Technician

Detroit, MI; St. Louis, MO; Salt Lake City, UT

Via is on a mission to create public transportation systems that provide greater access to jobs, healthcare, and education. Our platform serves as the technology backbone for modern transit networks, transforming antiquated and Via is on a mission to create public transportation systems that provide greater access to jobs, healthcare, and education. With hundreds of agency partners around the world, Via is recognized as the leading transportation technology and service provider globally.

As a Utility Technician at Via, you will play a key role in maintaining the safety, efficiency, and functionality of our vehicles. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly through a wide range on the ground tasks. 

What You’ll Do

  • Support overall fleet health by coordinating repairs and preventative maintenance; shuttling vehicles to/from vendors; inspecting vehicles for cleanliness, readiness and visual appearance and track out-of-service vehicles to optimize fleet supply
  • Perform smaller maintenance tasks (e.g., tire swaps, light repairs) 
  • Perform vehicles cleaning and maintenance tasks
  • Assist with the seamless in-fleeting and de-fleeting of vehicles, collaborating closely with Fleet Managers
  • Support the operations team with miscellaneous on-the-ground responsibilities, including maintaining and/or adjusting vehicle equipment and trade dress equipment, organizing workspaces, and assisting with local market initiatives

Who You Are:

  • You take initiative, solve problems on the fly, and love getting the job done
  • A dynamic team player who is willing to wear multiple hats and tackle projects of all types
  • Detail-oriented enough to keep track of vehicle schedules, yet hands-on enough to jump into a repair
  • Practical knowledge of basic vehicle mechanics and diagnostics is preferred (not mandatory)
  • Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment physical exam.Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background check is mandatory. This includes a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) with no felonies, no DUI/DWI or reckless driving convictions, and no more than 2 speeding tickets

Compensation and Benefits

  • Final salary will be determined by the candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills
  • Salary: $20-24 per hour
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required

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