Utah Transit Authority
Job Summary
Responsible for operating UTA trains on the mainline or yard tracks. Trains consist of locomotives and commuter rail passenger vehicles (CRVs). Required to follow UTA and Federal guidelines, operating rules, and procedures. Will assume responsibility for the safety of customers and equipment. Performs routine vehicle inspections to ensure proper operation (such as pre-service radio check, cab signal test, cycling of doors, mirror adjustment and class 1A and class 2 brake inspections, etc.). Communicates appropriate information to Rail Traffic Control, customers, supervisors, train hosts, and others designated to receive such information. As assigned, duties will include walking the train cars between stations performing security sweeps while assisting passengers and answering questions from customers and others and occasionally operate track switches to ensure proper routing.
*All UTA Operators can enjoy a $2,000 Hiring Incentive. Ask for details!*
NEXT TRAINING CLASS BEGINS: August 4th, 2025
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION/TRAINING
- Candidates must successfully complete a required training program, including passing a pre-qualification exam, a physical essential job duties test, and all other required exams.
EXPERIENCE
- Two years in a customer service role providing face to face instructions and clarifying information with ability to solve problems and resolve customer inquiries.
- At least 21 years of age.
- Must have a valid Utah Driver's License.
- Be a safe driver with no more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years.
- Have no violations of driving under the influence of alcohol, any drug, or the combined influence of any alcohol or drug within the last 10 years.
- Able to:
- Communicate with supervisors and customers and maintain good interpersonal relations both orally and over the radio
- Prepare legible written reports of incidents and accidents
- Pass FRA required Audiometric and Colorblind tests
- Acquire and maintain a DOT Medical card
- Perform the physical requirements of the job to include regular walking in a quick manner on uneven surfaces, floor to waist lifting up to 50 lbs regularly, reaching/lifting overhead up to 10 lbs, climbing into and out of a locomotive at non-station locations, kneeling and working in tight spaces to lace trains, and prolonged periods of sitting and standing
- Read and understand training materials, operating manuals & operating and safety rules directives
- Operate a train safely
- Pass a rules test every year
- Recertify license every 3 years
- Meet schedule demands, scheduled shifts, and scheduled departures
This job requires regular and predictable attendance.
OR
An equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience.
(UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.)
Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour during training. $25.16 per hour after training with guaranteed pay increases every six months for the next four years up to $29.41 per hour.
Study Session:June 28th 10:00 AM to 12:00PM at 669 W 200 S Salt Lake City, UT 84101*Location may change*
TESTING DATES:
July 10th at 9:30 AM and 1:30 PM
July 11th at 9:30 AM and 1:30 PM
Note: An email will be sent after your application has been submitted to schedule a testing session. (You must have an application to be consider to test)
Please visit our website https://careers.rideuta.com/pages/we-are-utato download the pre-qualification exam study guide (Study Guide: Operations Pre-Test) to prepare for this exam.
Close Date: June 27th, 2025 @ 05:59 PM
* 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 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 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.
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