TRAX Electromechanic Helper (Jordan River)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Onsite wellness clinics

Tuition reimbursement

Life/AD&D and disability coverage

Free transit passes

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Utah Transit Authority is seeking a full-time Maintenance Employee to perform preventative inspections, remove and replace components, and assist advanced technicians on rail vehicles. The role requires tool proficiency, safe operation of equipment, and the ability to certify on forklift, crane, and other shop gear.

The position includes a comprehensive benefits package, competitive hourly pay, a structured wage progression, and opportunities for training and career advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of technical school or training beneficial.
• Able to pass Electromechanic Helper test and a yard/shop operation exam.
• Must certify to operate forklift, crane and other shop equipment.
• DOT medical card and safe driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance inspections on rail vehicles.
• Remove and replace mechanical and electrical components as directed.
• Assist Electromechanics and senior staff with complex maintenance tasks.
• Provide training support and verify peers' competencies.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Safety conscious

Valid driver’s license

Able to pass DOT Medical exam

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school/training (1 year)

Tools

Outlook

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Shop equipment

Job description

Description

Conducts various preventative maintenance inspections. Responsible for removal and replacement of mechanical and electrical components on rail vehicles. Uses hand and power tools as directed. Assists Electromechanics and other advanced skilled employees in performing more complex work including but not limited to overhauls, rebuilds, repairs, testing maintenance systems, and troubleshooting/diagnosis on rail vehicles. Assists as an SME with training and competence verification of peers and lesser skilled employees.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years’ verifiable related work experience and/or 1 year technical school/training.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to pass the Electromechanic Helper test.
• Pass a limited LRV operation exam for the safe operations of train movements in the yard or shop
• (Demonstrated competence with computer systems and operations to include basic level skills on Outlook).
• Able to certify to operate forklift, crane, and other shop equipment.
• Able to pass other rail certifications and trainings as required.
• 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.

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 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, constantly aware of surroundings, and must be able to safely work on energized equipment up to 750 volts.

-OR-

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]

This job requires regular and predictable attendance.

Shift:2:00pm - 12:30am with Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 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 five year wage progression.

Close Date: November 12, 2026 by 11:59 pm

As a full-time Maintenance Employee, your Total Rewards Benefits Package will include:

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).

• Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.

• 14 days of accrued paid time off (9 personal days and 5 vacation days) for the first year of employment, and 19 days of accrued paid time off (9 personal days and 10 vacation days) after the first year of employment.

• 10 paid holidays, additional floating holidays will be awarded with tenure at UTA.

• 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 any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.

• Apprenticeship programs are 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 employees, their spouses, and their 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 and EoS Fitness.

• Discounted cell phone plans with T-Mobile.

• Pet insurance plan options (tailored plan coverage based on pet’s health and needs).

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.