Electromechanic Helper (Jordan River) - Military veterans preferred

Utah Transit Authority

Job Summary

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 drivers 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: 9:00pm - 7:30am with Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday off*
  * Shift & Days Off Subject to Change
  
• 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.

  ^{To Be Considered, Apply Before: May 12, 2025 by 5:59 pm}

• UTAs benefits package for full-time maintenance employees includes:
  • 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 (2) floating holidays per year.
  • 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 both bachelors and masters degree.
  • Apprenticeship programs 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 employee, spouse, and 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.
• *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 application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801-287-2324. Minimum of two workdays 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 Part40,655, and219. 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.
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