Description

Description

This role significantly impacts measurement of UTA's Ridership Goals and collects vital information for UTA to make data-driven decisions.  Ride the FrontRunner, TRAX and buses throughout the system, counting passengers entering and exiting the vehicle. This is a three day per week with varying shifts each day according to different assigned routes. Other duties include driving to each bus stop, hang information, record findings, take pictures and handing out surveys.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION/TRAINING

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old or older.

SKILLS

• Must demonstrate dependability and responsible behavior, ensuring that assigned work is completed as scheduled, on time and with accuracy.  
• Must be able to use text, email and phone.  Have basic computer skills.  Tablet knowledge preferred.

Must be able to:

• Cooperate with other people and maintain good relationships with other system monitors and supervisor.
• Represent UTA's values and goals.
• Stand and walk to multiple bus stops or train stations.
• Maintain stability while standing and walking, including stairs, on a moving train, bus, or TRAX vehicle.
• Ability to hear, with or without medical device.
• See and read signs and addresses from a moving bus.
• Visit each bus stop on the assigned route, post information, record findings and take pictures.
• Other duties involve handing out surveys and collecting data of other observations.
• Sit for long periods of time without a break.
• Demonstrate ability to accurately locate and ride the assigned trips, accurately count boardings and alighting's, and record other required information on data collection tablet.
• Work shifts Monday through Wednesday vary from early morning to early evening. Some Thursday and Friday days may occur.
• Work on varying routes and stop locations throughout the UTA system, in all weather conditions.

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.]
 

UTA's benefits package for part-time administrative employees includes:

• 11 days of paid time off (6.5 vacation days and 4.5 sick days). Increase in paid time off with tenure at UTA.
• 10 paid holidays and two (2) floating holidays per year.
• Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Employee assistance program includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
• 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.
• Free transit passes for employee, spouse, and dependent children.
• 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

Shift: Part-Time work involves morning shift hours between 5:30am and 11:30am. Afternoon shift hours 11:30am to 5:30pm. Set days each week. 4 to 5 hour block of work. Exact hours determined by specific bus routes.  Manager willing to work around schedules within reason. 

Pay Rate: $17.69 per hour

Close Date: February 27th, 2026 by 5:59pm 

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.

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