Rail Maintenance Worker

Description

Job Summary

Performs track inspection, maintenance and repair and other duties in a safe, orderly and productive manner.  Operates equipment, including on-track equipment and vehicles necessary for the performance of track maintenance, repair, landscaping duties, and other rail support activities.

              *All New UTA Rail Maintenance Worker can enjoy a $2,000 Hiring Incentive. Ask for details!*
 

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION/TRAINING 

• Successful completion of training program and post-training qualification period. 
• Ability to acquire appropriate certification for track maintenance work.  

EXPERIENCE
 

• One year of experience in construction or related work. Track maintenance experience is preferred but not required.  
• Must be able to acquire and maintain Class A CDL and DOT Medical card. 
• 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 convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or any drugs within the past 10 years. 

SKILLS 

• Good interpersonal relationship skills. 
•  Good verbal communication skills. 
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English. 

ABILITIES 

• Must observe the TRAX Safety Rules for MOW employees. 
• Perform all duties safely, efficiently and in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations with minimum supervision.  
•  Operate any vehicles or equipment required for MOW work (such as hi-rail, crane, and power, hand tamping machines, or forklift). 
• Use hand and power tools. 
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job to include walking long distances in a quick manner on uneven surfaces, heavy physical requirements of the job, such as lifting rail parts and equipment weighing over one hundred (100) pounds, and assisting in the loading, unloading and movement of  ties, rails and other heavy objects weighing over one hundred fifty (150) pounds, prolonged periods of standing, crawl and lay on uneven surfaces, able to work in tight and awkward positions, work outside in all weather conditions, and constantly aware of surroundings. 
• Learn safety practices. 

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.]


 

UTA’s 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.
• 13 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 bachelor’s and master’s 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.

For more information on UTA’s Total Rewards benefits package, please visit:  https://jobs.jobvite.com/rideuta/#benefits 

Shift:  9:00 pm - 7:30 am with Sunday/Monday/Tuesday OR Thursday/Friday/Saturday off* 
*Shift & Days off subject to change

Pay Rate: $26.13 - $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: November 23, 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 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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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 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.

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