Electromechanic Helper; LR ndahl

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.

• 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 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.

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: 8:00pm - 6:30am with Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday off
* Shift: 2:00pm - 12:00am with Friday, Saturday, Sunday off*

* Shift & Days Off Subject to Change

Pay Rate:$27.13 - $31.13 per hour plus $1.00 to $1.50 shift differential depending on shift, if applicable. This is a five year wage progression.

Close Date:
January 26, 2026 by 11:59 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 .

A minimum of two work days  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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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