Commuter Rail Technician Helper

Utah Transit Authority; Magna (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'll perform essential maintenance and repairs on locomotives and systems. This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. Ideal candidates will have a strong mechanical background and a commitment to safety.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Pension plan and tuition reimbursement

Free transit passes for employees and dependents

On-site fitness facilities

Qualifications

• 2 years of mechanical work experience or 1 year of technical school/training.
• Knowledge of pneumatic, mechanical, and electronic theory.
• Ability to work on energized equipment up to 480 VAC.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical work experience

Vehicle maintenance inspection

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Crane

Boom lift

Scissor lift

Job description

Join to apply for the Commuter Rail Technician Helper role at Utah Transit Authority.

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:

• Be responsible for preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Assist other 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. This is a four-year wage progression.

Experience:

• 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.
• Able to pass the standardized MET test and hands-on test administered by UTA.
• Competence in computer systems and basic Outlook skills.
• Ability to safely work on energized equipment up to 480 VAC and 600 VDC.
• Ability to acquire and maintain QMP certification.
• Certification as a Qualified Maintenance Person for Locomotives per CFR Title 49 part 238, and operate forklift, crane, track mobile, boom lift, scissor lift, and other shop equipment.
• Successful completion of training and post-training qualification.
• Must provide required tools; initial list provided on hire, with additional tools to be acquired during probation.
• Effective communication skills, including radio protocol.
• Ability to acquire and maintain DOT Medical card.
• Valid Utah driver’s license with no more than 4 moving violations in the past 3 years and no DUI violations in the last 10 years.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including walking long distances, lifting up to 50 lbs regularly, working on uneven surfaces, 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.
• 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, spouses, and dependents.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.
• On-site fitness facilities and discounted gym memberships.

Our mission is to move Utah. We are proud of our diverse teams who work together to make transportation accessible for our community. Join us and build a rewarding career!