Commuter Rail Helper

About the Role

Responsible for preventive maintenance, inspections, and assisting other advanced-skilled employees in performing running repair and heavy repair of all FrontRunner locomotives, cab, and coach systems and subsystems. This includes electric over pneumatic doors, HVAC, couplers, passenger amenities, communications, air brakes, cab controls, electrical, and diesel engines.

Requirements

• 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, including basic-level skills in Outlook.
• Able to safely work on energized equipment up to 480 VAC and 600 VDC.
• 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 a more extensive list to be acquired by the end of the probationary period).
• Able to communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and customers, both orally and over the radio.
• Able to use a handheld radio according to proper protocol.
• Able to acquire and maintain a DOT Medical card.
• Valid Utah driver’s license.
• Safe driving record with no more than 4 moving violations in the past 3 years.
• No more than 1 violation of driving under the influence of alcohol, any drug, or the combined influence within the last 10 years.
• Able to perform physical requirements of the job, including:
  • Walking long distances quickly on uneven surfaces.
  • Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs regularly and over 51 lbs occasionally on uneven surfaces.
  • Prolonged periods of standing, crawling, and laying on uneven surfaces.
  • Working in tight and awkward positions.
  • Working outside in all weather conditions.
  • Safely working at heights above 16 feet.
  • Constant awareness of surroundings.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered. UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.

Schedule

7:15 PM – 5:45 AM with Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday off. (Shift and days off are subject to change.)

Pay

$27.13 – $31.13 per hour plus a $1.00 to $1.50 shift differential, if applicable. This is a four-year wage progression.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts.
• Health and Wellness Clinics for on-site medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, and dependent children.
• 14 days of paid time off (9 personal days and 5 vacation days). Increase in paid time off with tenure at UTA.
• 10 paid holidays and two paid floating holidays per year.
• Retirement options:
  • Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule.
  • 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.
• Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for both bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
• Apprenticeship programs and 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 employee, spouse, and dependent children.
• Employee assistance program, including counseling, legal services, and financial planning.
• UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program supporting employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
• Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness.