At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections!
When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.
RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits(RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)
Performs inspection, testing diagnostic analysis and repair of mechanical, hydraulic and bodywork. Work includes, but is not limited to: air conditioning, heating systems, wheel truing and friction brakes. This is a safety sensitive position subject to the rules and regulations of the Drug and Alcohol Policy.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Repairs Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) body, including: windows, interiors, body damage and painting.
• Plans and lays out work using blueprints, schematics and technical manuals.
• Assists in cross-training others.
• Cleans shop and equipment as assigned.
• Performs LRV re-railing operations and other emergency procedures as required.
• Fabricates LRV components as necessary in order to effect repairs and meet revenue service.
• Utilizes all shop tools and test equipment such as wheel true machine, tire press, electronic test equipment, laptop computers and basic hand and power tools.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the field of electronics and/or maintenance.
• Must pass qualifying written and hands-on examination.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of dependability, reliability and professionalism.
• A valid Colorado Commercial Driver's License with passenger endorsement (Class BA-P).
• Must possess a valid driver's license with no DUI, DWI, or reckless driving in the past 5 years.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to acquire the required tools and toolbox within the first 90 days.
• Ability to successfully complete LRV training, become certified and remain certified and current with advancing technology.
• Ability to pass a RTD required Physical Ability Assessment (PAA) related to the physical requirements of the essential functions of the job; a DOT drug screen, a DOT physical, and a background check.
• Ability to comply with all safety rules and regulations.

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.
RTD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, or protective hairstyles), color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability, service in the military, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
For a full statement of RTD's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy, or for information on filing an EEO complaint, please select the applicable link below: https://www.rtd-denver.com/open-records/reports-and-policies/eeo-policy
Pay Range$36.52 - $39.79 Hourly
RTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy [ https://www.rtd-denver.com/sites/default/files/files/2022-12/EEO Policy Statement- UPDATED.pdf ]
RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting. Starting salary is based on the candidate’s relevant and verified education, training and work experience. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.