Commuter Rail Technician Helper

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

Job summary

The Utah Transit Authority is seeking a Commuter Rail Technician Helper to support preventive maintenance and inspections of locomotives and systems. This full-time entry-level position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and tuition reimbursement. Join a team dedicated to improving transportation services in Utah.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and more

Paid time off, holidays, and floating holidays

Retirement pension plan

Tuition reimbursement for higher education

Free transit passes for employees and dependents

Qualifications

• 2 years’ mechanical work experience and/or 1 year technical school/training.
• Able to pass the standardized test (MET) and hands-on test administered by UTA.
• Ability to acquire and maintain DOT Medical card and a valid Utah driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Assist in performing running repair and heavy repair of FrontRunner locomotives.

Skills

Knowledge of vehicle maintenance inspection and repair techniques

Knowledge of pneumatic, mechanical, and electronic theory and principles

Effective communication skills

Ability to operate forklift, crane, and other shop equipment

Competence in computer systems

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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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 for the Utah Transit Authority, you will:

1. Be responsible for preventive maintenance and inspections
2. Assist other advanced-skilled employees in performing 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.

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’ mechanical work experience and/or 1 year technical school/training.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance inspection and repair techniques.
• Knowledge of pneumatic, mechanical, and electronic theory and principles.
• Able to pass the standardized test (MET) and hands-on test administered by UTA.
• Competence in computer systems and basic Outlook skills.
• Able to work safely 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.
• Ability to operate forklift, crane, track mobile, boom lift, scissor lift, and other shop equipment.
• Successful completion of training and post-training qualification period.
• Must provide required tools, with additional tools acquired by end of probation.
• Effective communication skills both orally and via radio.
• Ability to acquire and maintain DOT Medical card and a valid Utah driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Physical ability to perform job duties, including walking long distances, lifting up to 50 lbs regularly, working in various weather conditions, and working at heights above 16 feet.
• Consistent and predictable attendance is required.

Benefits Offered:

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and more
• Onsite health and wellness clinics at no cost
• Paid time off, holidays, and floating holidays
• Retirement pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement for higher education
• Training, development, and career advancement opportunities
• Paid parental leave after 12 months
• Free transit passes for employees and dependents
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• On-site fitness facilities and discounted gym memberships

Our mission is to move Utah. We value diverse teams working together to make transportation accessible and improve our community. Join us to build a rewarding career!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology