Diesel Technician Intern

Description

Job Summary

• Utah Transit Authority is offering Diesel Mechanic Scholarships and internships to Diesel Mechanic students.
• Make all levels of repairs to our public transit vehicles under the supervision and assistance of a Maintenance Instructor.
• Assist in the day to day transit vehicle maintenance work within Meadowbrook  garage located in South Salt Lake City.
• This a part-time position and recipient will be expected to work approximately 20 hours per week 

SCHOLARSHIP  
  

• Up to $3,000.00 per semester for tuition, books and fees
  
• Approved Programs: Salt Lake Community College, Tooele Technical College, and Davis Technical College

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION/TRAINING  

• Currently attending and enrolled in a Diesel Mechanic Program
• Provide a letter of recommendation from an instructor or Academic Adviser 
• Provide a one-page statement addressing educational and career goals relation to Diesel Mechanics 
• Scholarship recipients must maintain good academic standing - verified by submitting your grades at end of each semester 

Internships are offered in conjugation with scholarship on a semester basis.

This job requires regular and predictable attendance

  

Shift:  Intern will receive paid on job work experience and training, with shift and schedule to suit intern's current class requirements.  

Pay Rate: $17.936 per hour  

To be considered, apply before: January 21, 2025 by 5:59 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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