Does Utah Transit Authority pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Utah Transit Authority employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Utah Transit Authority. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Utah Transit Authority?

62% of Utah Transit Authority employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Utah Transit Authority 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Utah Transit Authority?

Bus Operator (18) , Bus Driver (4) , Operations Supervisor (4) , Operator (4) , Customer Communications and Social Media Specialist (3) , Human Resources (3) , Intern (3) , Light Rail Operator (3) , Anonymous (2) , Commuter Rail Operator (2) , Commuter Rail Supervisor (2) , Commuter Rail Train Dispatcher (2) , ERP Systems Administrator (2) , Line and Signal Technician (2) , Paratransit Bus Operator (2)

What are the pros of working at Utah Transit Authority according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefit and insurance package" ((in 38 reviews)); "Great people and community." ((in 20 reviews)); "Benefits are good and you do get a pension." ((in 18 reviews)); "Pay is decent." ((in 16 reviews)); "Most coworkers are friendly." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Utah Transit Authority according to real employee reviews?

"A couple good managers." ((in 5 reviews)); "Supervisors as well as managers refuse to take responsibility." ((in 5 reviews)); "There's a distinct line drawn between bargaining and administrative employees where without a yearly survey the executive positions would never know what is happening." ((in 3 reviews)); "Ironicly because it hires so much from within....change of any kind is likely to be slow....the biggest problem with UTA is likely to be it's chief executives...but no company is perfect." ((in 3 reviews)); "Long hours and more than 40 per week." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Utah Transit Authority layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Utah Transit Authority layoffs and their outlook for job security at Utah Transit Authority in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Utah Transit Authority locations?

Salt Lake City , Ogden , Orem , Provo , Sandy , Murray , South Salt Lake , Riverside , Midvale , South Jordan , Taylorsville , Pleasant Run , Salt Lake Valley

Utah Transit Authority reviews

3.5

62% would recommend to a friend

(201 total reviews)

Jay Fox

64% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (201 reviews)

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Utah Transit Authority has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 201 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Utah Transit Authority employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

201 reviews

3.0

Jul 30, 2024

Opportunities lost.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people really believing in improving quality of life and mobility

Cons

Senior leadership is uninspired. Way too many layers of management to get anything done.

Utah Transit Authority Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback! We are glad to hear you value the dedication of our team. At UTA, we truly value our employees and their contributions. We appreciate your thoughts on leadership and management and continue to look for ways to improve processes and support our employees. Your input is valuable as we work to create a positive environment for everyone. Please feel free to reach out to us at discuss@rideuta.com so we can continue the conversation.

4.0

Jul 10, 2024

Enjoyed my time

Senior continuous improvement consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Team with constantly changing work and projects

Cons

Opportunities to get to the next level/pay grade

5.0

Jul 8, 2024

Customer-Focused Employer with Supportive Culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Make a difference in the lives of people across Utah. Enjoy a supportive culture that recognizes effort and rewards innovation. Great benefits and opportunities to cross-train for different areas.

Cons

As with any large employer, have to deal with office politics. Bureaucracy rules and bogs things down at times.

Utah Transit Authority Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience! We are thrilled that you feel supported and appreciate the impact UTA has across Utah, along with the benefits and cross-training opportunities. We are always looking to improve our processes. As a current employee, we would love it if you would reach out to our WINS program to discuss the suggestions you have for process improvement. For more information regarding the WINS program, visit https://www.rideuta.com/Rider-Info/Digital-Newsroom/UTA-Wins If you have any specific questions regarding the WINS program, please reach out to your supervisor.

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Jobs at Utah Transit Authority

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Service Employee (Meadowbrook/South Salt Lake)