FrontRunner Operator Trainee

Job Description

Job Description

Utah Transit Authority

Position Title : FrontRunner Operator Trainee

Description

Job Summary

Responsible for operating UTA trains on the mainline or yard tracks. Trains consist of locomotives and commuter rail passenger vehicles (CRVs). Required to follow UTA and Federal guidelines, operating rules, and procedures. Will assume responsibility for the safety of customers and equipment. Performs routine vehicle inspections to ensure proper operation (such as pre-service radio check, cab signal test, cycling of doors, mirror adjustment and class 1A and class 2 brake inspections, etc.). Communicates appropriate information to Rail Traffic Control, customers, supervisors, train hosts, and others designated to receive such information. As assigned, duties will include walking the train cars between stations performing security sweeps while assisting passengers and answering questions from customers and others and occasionally operate track switches to ensure proper routing.

• All UTA Operators can enjoy a $2,000 Hiring Incentive. Ask for details!

NEXT TRAINING CLASS BEGINS : January 5th , 2026

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION / TRAINING

EXPERIENCE

Communicate with supervisors and customers and maintain good interpersonal relations both orally and over the radio

This job requires regular and predictable attendance.

OR

An equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience.

(UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.)

Pay Rate : $20.00 per hour during training. $25.75 per hour after training with guaranteed pay increases every six months for the next four years up to $30.00 per hour.

Study Session :

Wednesday, October 22nd at 10 : 00AM to 12 : 00PM at 900 North 500 West, Salt Lake City UT

Saturday, October 25th at 10 : 00AM to 12 : 00PM at 669 W 200 S Salt Lake City UT

Online Testing Date :

A email with a link will be sent on October 27th to complete the online pre-qual test.

Note : You must have an application to be consider to test.

Please visit our website -are-uta to download the pre-qualification exam study guide (Study Guide : Operations Pre-Test) to prepare for this exam.

Close Date : October 9th, 2025 @ 05 : 59 PM

As a full-time Operator, your Total Rewards Benefits Package will include :

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