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.) This position is eligible for a $4,000 signing bonus starting immediately. The new-hire signing bonus pays out in four $1,000 installments upon these milestones:

Successful completion of probation period

Six-month anniversary of date of hire

One-year anniversary of date of hire

Eighteen-month anniversary of the hire date

If referred by an RTD employee, please include their name or email address on the Workday application when asked, "How did you hear about us" and by selecting "I know someone at the company." In turn, they could be awarded a $2,000 referral bonus.

Description: Operates LRV through the wash and pre-wash bays. Thoroughly cleans all sides of LRV as required by the Rail Maintenance Supervisor. Service any District vehicle, 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. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Assists in the loading and unloading of lead weight bars and test equipment when required. Cleans maintenance pits and bays. Performs visual checks of vehicles to identify vehicle damage and/or mechanical/electrical problems and report to supervisor. Replaces torn or soiled seats as needed. Accurately record fluids and/or sand consumed. Operates district vehicles in a safe manner. Removes old route, monthly passenger news brochures or other materials and replaces them with new ones as directed. Cleans individual light rail vehicle pieces, parts and sub-assemblies as directed by the Rail Maintenance Supervisor. Performs all phases of interior and exterior cleaning of the LRV as directed by the Rail Maintenance Supervisor. Maintains clean shop and work areas. Uses chemicals in a safe manner following RTD safety policies, procedures and environmental guidelines. Waxes, buffs, details interiors and exteriors as assigned. Conducts self in an appropriate manner as a representative of RTD working effectively in a diverse work environment Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Must have a valid Colorado Driver License with an acceptable driving record and no driving restrictions. Ability to become certified in Light Rail Vehicle operations. Ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination by obtaining a DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate for a minimum one (1) year qualifying period, and then maintain a current DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate thereafter. Medical Examiner must have a National Registry number. Ability to pass a required Physical Ability Assessment (PAA) related to the physical requirements of the essential functions of the job. Ability to certify as a forklift operator within the qualifying or probationary period. Demonstrated ability to maintain a high performance level of dependability, reliability and safety. Ability and desire to perform the above tasks in an efficient manner, and to learn basic mechanical skills and safety practices. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience driving heavy vehicles. Previous experience working with industrial cleaning and supplies. Pay Rate: $23.11/hr Appli ations 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: $23.11 - $25.30 Hourly RTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy [ https://www.rtd-denver.com/sites/default/files/files/2022-12/ EEO%20Policy%20Statement-%20UPDATED.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