Electromechanic Helper
Do you want to move your career forward in a rewarding job where you can make an impact on the lives of others Help the Utah Transit Authority keep moving forward in our initiative to provide key transportation services to the greater Utah community!
As a Electromechanic Helper for the Utah Transit Authority, you will:
- 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.
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.
Experience:
- 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.
Benefits Offered:
- Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and more
- Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.
- 14 days of paid time off (9 personal days and 5 vacation days)
- 10 paid holidays and 2 paid floating holidays a year
- Retirement options - Pension Plan
- Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education (bachelor, master)
- Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
- Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment)
- Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.
- Employee assistance program
- Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness
Our mission is to move Utah. We are proud to be powered by our diverse teams across departments, who work together to make that mission a reality. Their ingenuity and passion make better transportation accessible for our community. Our team has shaped our culture, making our work environment a place where people can build their careers for years to come. We hope you become one of them!