Commuter Rail Technician Helper

Utah Transit Authority; Centerville (UT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading transportation authority as a Commuter Rail Technician Helper, where you will perform preventive maintenance and assist in repairs of FrontRunner locomotives. This role offers a competitive hourly wage, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement while making a positive impact on the Utah community.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance

Onsite health and wellness clinics

Paid time off and holidays

Pension plan and tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave after 12 months

Free transit passes for employees and dependents

Qualifications

• 2 years of mechanical work experience or 1 year of technical school/training.
• Ability to pass MET test and hands-on test.
• Physical ability to perform job duties, including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Assist in performing running and heavy repairs of locomotives.
• Work on energized equipment up to 480 VAC and 600 VDC.

Skills

Mechanical work experience

Knowledge of vehicle maintenance

Effective communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Crane

Boom lift

Scissor lift

Job description

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Do you want to move your career forward in a rewarding job where you can make an impact on the lives of others? Help the Utah Transit Authority keep moving forward in our initiative to provide key transportation services to the greater Utah community!

As a Commuter Rail Technician Helper, you will:

1. Be responsible for preventive maintenance and inspections.
2. Assist other skilled employees in performing running repairs and heavy repairs of all FrontRunner locomotives, cabs, and coach systems and subsystems, including electric over pneumatic doors, HVAC, couplers, passenger amenities, communications, air brakes, cab controls, electrical, and diesel engines.

Pay Rate:

$26.52 - $30.52 per hour plus $1.00 to $1.50 shift differential depending on shift, if applicable. This is a four-year wage progression.

Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of mechanical work experience and/or 1 year of technical school/training.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance inspection and repair techniques.
• Understanding of pneumatic, mechanical, and electronic theory and principles.
• Ability to pass the standardized MET test and hands-on test administered by UTA.
• Competence in computer systems, including basic skills in Outlook.
• Ability to safely work on energized equipment up to 480 VAC and 600 VDC.
• Ability to acquire and maintain QMP certification and qualify as a Maintenance Person for Locomotives per CFR Title 49 part 238.
• Capability to operate forklift, crane, track mobile, boom lift, scissor lift, and other shop equipment.
• Successful completion of training programs and post-training qualification.
• Candidates must provide required tools on the day of hire and acquire additional tools during probation.
• Effective communication skills, both orally and over radio.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical card and a valid Utah driver’s license.
• Clean driving record with no more than 4 violations in 3 years and no DUI violations in the last 10 years.
• Physical ability to perform job duties, including walking long distances, lifting up to 50 lbs regularly, working in various positions and weather conditions, and working at heights above 16 feet.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Benefits Offered:

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, and more.
• Onsite health and wellness clinics at no cost.
• Paid time off, holidays, and floating holidays.
• Pension plan and tuition reimbursement.
• Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Paid parental leave after 12 months.
• Free transit passes for employees and dependents.
• Employee assistance, wellness programs, and fitness facilities.

Our mission is to move Utah. We pride ourselves on our diverse teams and collaborative culture, making our work environment a place for long-term career growth. We invite you to become part of our team!