Commuter Rail Technician Helper

Commuter Rail Technician Helper     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:   Responsible for preventive maintenance and inspections  Assists other advanced-skilled employees in performing the running repair and heavy repair of all FrontRunner locomotives, cab, and coach systems and subsystems  Includes, 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 and understanding of vehicle maintenance inspection and repair techniques.  Knowledge of pneumatic, mechanical, and electronic theory and principles.  Able to pass the standardized test (MET) and Commuter Rail Helper hands on test administered by UTA  Demonstrate competence in computer systems and operations to include basic level skills on Outlook.  Able to safely work on energized equipment up to 480 VAC and 600 VDC..  Be able to acquire and maintain QMP certification.  Able to be certified as a Qualified Maintenance Person for Locomotive as defined in CFR Title 49 part 238.Able to certify to operate forklift, crane, track mobile, boom lift, scissor lift, and other shop equipment.  Successful completion of training program and post-training qualification period.  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 communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and customers and maintain good interpersonal relations both orally and over the radio.  Able to use handheld radio according to proper protocol.  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.  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, and constantly aware of surroundings.  This job requires regular and predictable attendance.    Benefits Offered:  Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and more  Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.  14 days of paid time off (9 personal days and 5 vacation days)  10 paid holidays and 2 paid floating holidays a year  Retirement options - Pension Plan  Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education (bachelor's, master's)  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  UTA Wellness program  Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness    Our mission is to move Utah. We are proud to be powered by our diverse teams across departments, who work together to make that mission a reality. Their ingenuity and passion make better transportation accessible for our community. Our team has shaped our culture, making our work environment a place where people can build their careers for years to come. We hope you become one of them!

Created: 2025-05-13