Commuter Rail Technician Helper

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

Job summary

Join a leading transportation authority as a Commuter Rail Technician Helper. This role involves performing essential maintenance and inspections on locomotives and systems, ensuring safety and reliability in public transportation. Ideal candidates will have mechanical experience and relevant certifications, contributing to a mission that values teamwork and community service.

Benefits

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

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement options including a Pension Plan

Tuition reimbursement for higher education

Free transit passes for employees and dependents

Qualifications

• 2 years’ mechanical work experience or 1 year technical school/training.
• Knowledge of pneumatic, mechanical, and electronic theory.
• Ability to work safely on energized equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Assist in running and heavy repairs of locomotives and systems.
• Ensure safety while working on energized equipment.

Skills

Mechanical work experience

Vehicle maintenance knowledge

Effective communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Crane certification

Boom lift certification

Scissor lift certification

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 for the Utah Transit Authority, you will:

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

• 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.
• Understanding of pneumatic, mechanical, and electronic theory and principles.
• Able to pass the standardized MET test and the hands-on test administered by UTA.
• Competent in basic computer skills, including Outlook.
• 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 as per CFR Title 49 part 238.
• Certification 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 and acquire additional tools during probation.
• Effective communication skills, both orally and via radio.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical card and a valid Utah driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Physical ability to perform job duties, including walking long distances, lifting up to 50 lbs regularly and over 51 lbs occasionally, working in various 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.
• Retirement options including a Pension Plan.
• Tuition reimbursement for higher education.
• Training, career development, and advancement opportunities.
• Paid parental leave after 12 months.
• Free transit passes for employees and dependents.
• Employee assistance programs, wellness programs, and fitness facilities.

Our mission is to move Utah. We value diversity and teamwork, striving to make transportation accessible and careers rewarding. Join us!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology