Description
Job Summary
Participates in related technical instruction and attends classroom instruction as required and passes written and hands-on tests. This is a competency-based program. Competency in the following 12 modules must be demonstrated within the time allotted: Preventative Maintenance, Electrical, Brakes, Couplers, Trucks, HVAC, Doors and Ramps, Propulsion, Power Distribution, Car Body, Communications, Vehicle Control Systems. Perform manual tasks under supervision as needed. Assist advance-skill employees in complex repairs and component rebuild using hand and power tools as directed. Performs preventative maintenance inspections and associated repairs. Performs other related duties as assigned. See the Collective Bargaining Agreement for details.
Minimum Qualifications
- Successful candidates must have ALL of the following:
- Able to pass both an aptitude and standardized tests determined by UTA. Employees will be able take both of these tests on UTA time. UTA will pay the standardized test fee, one time, for qualifying employees.
- Have required tools prior to the start of paid training.
- Able to acquire and maintain a DOT card.
- 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 any drug within the last 10 years.
- Successful candidates must have ONE of the following:
- Have a 2-year degree in a related field
- -OR- Have a military MOS in a related field
- -OR- Have one year of related technical school AND one year of related experience
- -OR-Have 6 months UTA experience (TVT/Helper level).
The Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee shall verify that employees entering the apprenticeship program meet the minimum qualifications.
Able to perform the physical requirements of the job to include prolonged periods of standing, and walking, lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs constantly and over 51 lbs occasionally. Able to crawl, bend, twist, balance, and reach in tight and awkward positions.
This job requires regular and predictable attendance.
– OR –
An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]
Shift:
(Grave Shift) 9:00pm – 7:30am with Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday off
*Subject to Change to attend training
* Shift & Days Off Subject to Change
Pay Rate: $25.04 – $29.04 per hour plus $.50 to $1.50 shift differential depending on shift, if applicable. This is a four year wage progression. The Apprentice shall receive an additional $.30 per hour each six months as an Apprentice up to the top Apprentice rate beginning six months after the start of the apprenticeship program. Upon graduation, apprentices shall advance to the Journeyist classification and wage (current $34.36 per hour)
To Be Considered, Apply Before: August 15th, 2023 by 5:59 pm
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