Commuter Rail Tech Helper

All UTA Maintenance positions include a $2,000 hiring incentive (ask for details). Job reference: PM21.

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, including 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 Outlook skills
• Able to safely work on energized equipment up to 480 VAC and 600 VDC
• Able to acquire and maintain QMP certification
• Able to certify 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; more extensive list by end of 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 hand-held radio according to proper protocol
• Able to acquire and maintain DOT Medical card
• Valid Utah driver’s license
• Safe driving record: 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 combined influence within the last 10 years
• Able to perform physical requirements: walking long distances quickly on uneven surfaces; lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs regularly and over 51 lbs occasionally on uneven surfaces; prolonged 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 situational awareness
• Regular and predictable attendance required
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience (UTA reserves the right to determine equivalencies)

Schedule

Shift: 7:15 pm – 5:45 am with Sunday, Monday, Tuesday off (shift and days off subject to change).

Pay

$27.13 – $31.13 per hour plus $1.00 to $1.50 shift differential depending on shift, if applicable. Four-year wage progression.

Core competencies

• Social Acumen – Exhibiting strong emotional intelligence (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management); relating comfortably across levels, functions, cultures, and geographies; partnering with others; navigating conflict; seeking feedback without defensiveness.
• Develops Self & Others – Taking action to continuously improve; accepting assignments that broaden capabilities; prioritizing development of others through coaching, feedback, exposure, and stretch assignments.
• Ensures Fairness – Concern for welfare of others; distributing resources fairly; giving others a voice before decisions that affect them; reaching decisions through a fair process; explaining how and why decisions were made.
• Safety – Acting as a Safety Ambassador by working safely, complying with requirements, serving as an example, and wearing required PPE.
• Integrity – Acting with honesty, strong ethics, and accountability; taking responsibility for actions and mistakes.
• Belonging – Creating a culture where employees are seen, heard, valued, and safe to be authentic.
• Teamwork – Building strong teams where unique skills and perspectives contribute to shared purpose, connection, and goal achievement.
• Empowerment – Creating an environment where people are properly resourced and motivated to solve problems and take ownership.
• Accountability – Taking ownership of self-actions, decisions, and performance.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days), 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), increasing with tenure
• 10 paid holidays and 2 paid floating holidays per year
• Retirement options: Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan with immediate contributions and company matching
• Generous tuition reimbursement for 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 (counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.)
• UTA Well – comprehensive wellness program for employees and dependents
• Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted VASA Fitness membership