<p>Please complete the application in its entirety. Include all previous employment so that it may be taken into consideration. Please include a resume attachment with submittal of your application. Resume should document months and years with your dates of employment. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received before the closing date and time listed.</p> <p>At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections!</p> <p>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.</p> <p>RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits</p> <p>(RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)</p> <p>Operates Light Rail Vehicles (LRV) through the wash and pre-wash bays. Thoroughly cleans all sides of LRV as required by the Rail Maintenance Supervisor. Service any District vehicles, including checking and topping off all fluids, sand boxes and adjusting tire inflation pressures, etc. This is a safety sensitive position subject to the rules and regulation of the Drug and Alcohol policy.</p> <p>Essential Duties & Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Assists in the loading and unloading of lead weight bars and test equipment when required. </li><li>Cleans maintenance pits and bays. </li><li>Performs visual checks of vehicles to identify vehicle damage and/or mechanical/electrical problems and report to supervisor. </li><li>Replaces torn or soiled seats as needed. </li><li>Accurately records fluids and/or sand used. </li><li>Operates district vehicles in a safe manner. </li><li>Removes old route, monthly passenger news brochures or other materials and replace with new when directed. </li><li>Cleans individual LRV pieces, parts and sub-assemblies as directed by the Rail Maintenance Supervisor. </li><li>Performs all phases of interior and exterior cleaning of the LRV as directed by the Rail Maintenance Supervisor. </li><li>Uses chemicals in a safe manner following RTD safety policies, procedures and environmental guidelines. </li><li>Waxes, buffs, details interiors and exteriors as assigned. </li><li>Conducts self in an appropriate manner as a representative of RTD working effectively in a diverse work environment. </li><li>Performs other job-related duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED. </li><li>Must have a valid Colorado Drivers License or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire, and an acceptable driving record without DUI, DWI or reckless driving in the past 24 months. </li><li>Able to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination by obtaining a DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate for a minimum of one (1) year qualifying period and maintain a current DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate thereafter. Medical Examiner must have a National Registry number. </li><li>Able to pass a required Physical Ability Assessment (PAA) related to the physical requirements of the essential functions of the job. </li><li>Able to certify as a forklift operator within the qualifying or probationary period. </li><li>Able to become certified in Light Rail Vehicle operations. </li><li>Must be able to drive a manual vehicle. </li><li>Able to learn basic mechanical skills and safety practices, and perform tasks in an efficient manner with a high level of dependability, reliability and safety. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Previous experience driving heavy vehicles. </li><li>Previous experience working with industrial cleaning and supplies. </li></ul> <p>Working Environment and Physical Requirements:</p> <p>The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.</p> <ul> <li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, moving trains and risk of electrical shock and vibration. </li><li>The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outside weather conditions. </li><li>The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. </li></ul> <p>Career Map:</p> <p>Based on job performance, experience, education, and position availability the next step on the career map for this position may be: Supervisor, Service and Cleaning.</p> <p>Posting Opens:12/03/2025</p> <p>Posting Closes:12/19/2025</p> <p>Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training, certifications and work experience with dates that include months and years of work experience in their resume prior to the closing date.</p> <p>Pay Range:</p> <p>$24.61 - $26.94 Hourly</p> <p>EEO POLICY AND ADA ACCOMMODATIONS</p> <p>RTD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless to the race, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. RTD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, promotions, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our Employment ADA Coordinator Kris Frazier at adarequests@rtd-denver.com, or the Talent Acquisition team rtd.ta@rtd-denver.com.</p> <p>To learn more or see our EEO policy, please visit our EEO page at: [ https://www.rtd-denver.com/sites/default/files/files/2022-12/EEO%20Policy%20Statement-%20UPDATED.pdf ]</p> <p>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.</p>