Apprentice Mechanic/Technician — Hands-On Training

1 Utah Transit Authority; Utah; On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive $2,000

Tuition reimbursement

Free transit passes

On-site wellness clinics

Paid time off

Shift differential

Job summary

Utah Transit Authority offers an apprenticeship program with competency-based training covering multiple modules and hands-on repairs. Apprentices perform manual tasks under supervision and progress to Journeyist after graduation, with a competitive wage track.

Pay starts at $27.13–$31.13 per hour plus shift differential; top rate increases after progression. Benefits include health/dental/vision, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and free transit passes for employees and families.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Hold a valid Class B CDL with passenger endorsement or be able to acquire within 60 days.
• Able to pass aptitude and standardized tests, with tests completed on UTA time.
• A safe driver with limited moving violations and no DUI or related offenses in the last 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Participate in technical instruction and classroom training as required.
• Assist advanced-skill employees in complex repairs and component rebuilds.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and related repairs.

Skills

Safe driving

Aptitude testing

Test passage ability

Education

Class B CDL with passenger endorsement

2-year degree in related field OR military MOS OR related experience

Job description

Utah Transit Authority offers an apprenticeship program with competency-based training covering multiple modules and hands-on repairs. Apprentices perform manual tasks under supervision and progress to Journeyist after graduation, with a competitive wage track.

Pay starts at $27.13–$31.13 per hour plus shift differential; top rate increases after progression. Benefits include health/dental/vision, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and free transit passes for employees and families.