Commuter Rail Tech Helper

Utah Transit Authority; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive

Job summary

Utah Transit Authority is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and assist in running repairs and heavy repair of FrontRunner locomotives and subsystems including doors, HVAC, couplers, passenger amenities, and electrical systems. The role requires qualification testing (MET) and possession of an DOT Medical card.

The position offers a 7:15pm–5:45am shift with Sundays off, a $27.13–$31.13 per hour wage plus a $1.00–$1.50 shift differential

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years’ mechanical work experience and/or 1 year technical school/training.
• Knowledge and understanding of vehicle maintenance inspection and repair techniques.
• Knowledge of pneumatic, mechanical, and electronic theory and principles.
• Able to pass MET and Commuter Rail Helper hands on test.
• Competence in Outlook and basic computer skills.
• Able to work safely on energized equipment up to 480 VAC and 600 VDC.
• DOT Medical card required.
• Utah driver’s license with clean record.
• Physical capability to perform job tasks as described.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preventive maintenance, inspections, and assisting other advanced-skilled employees in running repair and heavy repair of FrontRunner locomotives and subsystems.
• Perform service on doors, HVAC, couplers, passenger amenities, and electrical systems.
• Operate and certify equipment such as forklift, crane, track mobile, boom lift, and scissor lift as required.
• Maintain safety standards and radio communication with supervisors and coworkers.
• Complete training and post-training qualification periods and provide required tools on hire.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

2 years mechanical work experience / 1 year technical school

Tools

Outlook

DOT Medical card

Qualified Maintenance Person for Locomotive CFR 49

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Track mobile

Boom lift

Scissor lift

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Responsible for preventive maintenance, inspections, and assisting other advanced-skilled employees in performing the running repair and heavy repair of all FrontRunner locomotives, cab, and coach systems and subsystems including, electric over pneumatic doors, HVAC, couplers, passenger amenities, communications, air brakes, cab controls, electrical, and diesel engines.

*All UTA Maintenance positions can enjoy a $2,000 Hiring Incentive. Ask for details!*

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years’ mechanical work experience and/or 1 year technical school/training.
• Knowledge and understanding of vehicle maintenance inspection and repair techniques.
• Knowledge of pneumatic, mechanical, and electronic theory and principles.
• Able to pass the standardized test (MET) and Commuter Rail Helper hands on test administered by UTA
• Demonstrate competence in computer systems and operations to include basic level skills on Outlook.
• Able to safely work on energized equipment up to 480 VAC and 600 VDC..
• Be able to acquire and maintain QMP certification.
• Able to be certified as a Qualified Maintenance Person for Locomotive as defined in CFR Title 49 part 238.Able to certify to operate forklift, crane, track mobile, boom lift, scissor lift, and other shop equipment.
• Successful completion of training program and post-training qualification period.
• Candidates must provide required tools (initial tool list on day of hire with more extensive list to be acquired by the end of the probationary period).
• Able to communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and customers and maintain good interpersonal relations both orally and over the radio.
• Able to use hand held radio according to proper protocol.
• Able to acquire and maintain DOT Medical card.
• Have a valid Utah driver’s license.
• Be a safe driver with no more than 4 moving violations in the past 3 years.
• Cannot have more than 1 violation of driving under the influence of alcohol, any drug, or the combined influence of any alcohol or any drug within the last 10 years.
• Able to perform physical requirements of the job to include walking long distances in a quick manner on uneven surfaces, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs regularly and over 51 lbs occasionally on uneven surfaces, prolonged periods of standing, crawl and lay on uneven surfaces, able to work in tight and awkward positions, work outside in all weather conditions, able to safely work at heights above 16 feet, and constantly aware of surroundings.
• 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.]

Shift: 7:15pm - 5:45am with Sunday/Monday/Tuesday off*
(Shift & Days Off Subject to Change)
Pay Rate: $27.13 - $31.13 per hour plus $1.00 to $1.50 shift differential depending on shift, if applicable. This is a four-year wage progression.

To Be Considered, Apply Before: November 2nd, 2026 by11:59 pm

• Social Acumen – Exhibiting strong Emotional Intelligence skills (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management). Relating comfortably with people across levels, functions, culture, and geography. Partnering with others to get work done. Navigating conflict. Seeking feedback without being defensive.
• Develops Self & Others – Taking action to continuously improve. Accepting assignments that broaden capabilities. Placing a high priority on developing others. Developing others through coaching, feedback, exposure, and stretch assignments.
• Ensures Fairness – Concerned with the welfare of others and expressing that concern on a personal level. Distributing resources fairly. Giving others a voice prior to reaching decisions that affect them. Reaching decisions through a fair process. Explaining to others why and how decisions were made that impact them.
• Safety – Acting as a Safety Ambassador by working safely, complying with requirements and serving as an example to others. Wearing required personal protective equipment.
• Integrity – Acting with honesty, strong ethics, and accountability and taking responsibility for actions and mistakes.
• Belonging – Creating a culture where employees are seen, heard, valued and safe to be authentic.
• Teamwork – Building strong teams that create an environment where everyone’s unique skills and perspectives contribute to shared purpose , connection and achievement of goals.
• Empowerment – Creating a workplace environment where people are properly resourced and motivated to do their best in solving problems and taking ownership of their work.
• Accountability – Taking ownership of self-actions, decisions and performance.

UTA’s benefits package for full-time maintenance employees includes:

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts.
• Health and Wellness Clinics for on-site medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, and dependent children.
• 14 days of paid time off (9 personal days and 5 vacation days). Increase in paid time off 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 both bachelor’s and master’s degree.
• Apprenticeship programs available as well as other training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
• Free transit passes for employee, spouse, and 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.

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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.