RTD
Facilities Maintenance Mechanic – RTD
Join RTD as a Facilities Maintenance Mechanic. We make lives better through connections and pride ourselves on being a trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.
Applicants are required to complete the application in its entirety, including all previous employment and a resume attachment. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in rejection.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Conduct oneself in an appropriate manner as a representative of RTD, working effectively in a diverse environment.
Work in all RTD facilities, park n rides, and bus shelters.
Safely operate electrical and air‑powered tools, pipe fitting, welding, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other mechanical tools, snow removal and salt spreader equipment, and/or other heavy equipment assigned to the department.
Install new or replacement equipment and materials in all RTD facilities, performing electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, masonry, glazing, boiler, hydraulic, pneumatic, irrigation, heating, refrigeration, ventilating, air‑conditioning, and other maintenance work.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair malfunctions in boilers, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, heating, refrigeration, ventilating and air‑conditioning, irrigation, and other RTD systems, structures, and equipment.
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals pertaining to facilities and equipment installed and serviced.
Survey work requirements, measure and calculate material, labor, and system requirements, prepare material lists, and carry out required tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
Work under minimum supervision.
Handle hazardous materials safely, including acidic, caustic, volatile, and explosive substances.
Conform to all safety regulations and practices. Work flexible days, hours, shifts.
Occasionally work in confined spaces, at unusual heights, outdoors in all weather conditions, in a garage environment, and lift up to 60 lbs.
Other Duties
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid Colorado Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class B, within 90 days.
Must possess a valid driver’s license. No DUI, DWI, or reckless driving in the past 5 years.
Must be able to pass an RTD‑required Physical Ability Assessment related to the job’s essential functions.
Knowledge and experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing, industrial waste, air conditioning, heating, irrigation systems, boilers, pneumatic equipment, pumps, hydraulic equipment, pipe fitting, and welding.
Skill in the use of tools and performance of the tasks of the various trades utilized to repair the systems.
Possess a minimum set of hand tools as specified by the RTD facilities maintenance tool list.
General knowledge of safety procedures and ability to follow safe working practices.
Must acquire knowledge of EPA, DOT, and other related safety rules and regulations and follow safe work practices.
Must be able to read and understand technical manuals, schematics, blueprints, and trade code books pertaining to facilities and equipment serviced.
Must be able to work under minimum supervision and direct others in assigned duties.
Ability and willingness to work in confined spaces, at heights, outdoors, and lift objects up to 90 lbs. Ability to work flexible days, hours, shifts.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse workforce.
Equivalent Experience
An equivalent combination of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics consistent with the required qualifications.
Pay Range $32.83 – $36.45 per hour.
EEO POLICY AND ADA ACCOMMODATIONS 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 of race, sex, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. RTD will assist individuals with a disability with reasonable accommodation requests related to employment. If you have a disability and require accommodation, please contact our Employment ADA Coordinator Kris Frazier at adarequests@rtd-denver.com or the Talent Acquisition team at rtd.ta@rtd-denver.com.
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.
Additional Information RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of expected salary. 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.
Job Details Seniority Level:
Entry level Employment Type:
Full‑time Job Function:
Management and Manufacturing
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Applicants are required to complete the application in its entirety, including all previous employment and a resume attachment. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in rejection.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Conduct oneself in an appropriate manner as a representative of RTD, working effectively in a diverse environment.
Work in all RTD facilities, park n rides, and bus shelters.
Safely operate electrical and air‑powered tools, pipe fitting, welding, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other mechanical tools, snow removal and salt spreader equipment, and/or other heavy equipment assigned to the department.
Install new or replacement equipment and materials in all RTD facilities, performing electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, masonry, glazing, boiler, hydraulic, pneumatic, irrigation, heating, refrigeration, ventilating, air‑conditioning, and other maintenance work.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair malfunctions in boilers, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, heating, refrigeration, ventilating and air‑conditioning, irrigation, and other RTD systems, structures, and equipment.
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals pertaining to facilities and equipment installed and serviced.
Survey work requirements, measure and calculate material, labor, and system requirements, prepare material lists, and carry out required tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
Work under minimum supervision.
Handle hazardous materials safely, including acidic, caustic, volatile, and explosive substances.
Conform to all safety regulations and practices. Work flexible days, hours, shifts.
Occasionally work in confined spaces, at unusual heights, outdoors in all weather conditions, in a garage environment, and lift up to 60 lbs.
Other Duties
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid Colorado Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class B, within 90 days.
Must possess a valid driver’s license. No DUI, DWI, or reckless driving in the past 5 years.
Must be able to pass an RTD‑required Physical Ability Assessment related to the job’s essential functions.
Knowledge and experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing, industrial waste, air conditioning, heating, irrigation systems, boilers, pneumatic equipment, pumps, hydraulic equipment, pipe fitting, and welding.
Skill in the use of tools and performance of the tasks of the various trades utilized to repair the systems.
Possess a minimum set of hand tools as specified by the RTD facilities maintenance tool list.
General knowledge of safety procedures and ability to follow safe working practices.
Must acquire knowledge of EPA, DOT, and other related safety rules and regulations and follow safe work practices.
Must be able to read and understand technical manuals, schematics, blueprints, and trade code books pertaining to facilities and equipment serviced.
Must be able to work under minimum supervision and direct others in assigned duties.
Ability and willingness to work in confined spaces, at heights, outdoors, and lift objects up to 90 lbs. Ability to work flexible days, hours, shifts.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse workforce.
Equivalent Experience
An equivalent combination of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics consistent with the required qualifications.
Pay Range $32.83 – $36.45 per hour.
EEO POLICY AND ADA ACCOMMODATIONS 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 of race, sex, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. RTD will assist individuals with a disability with reasonable accommodation requests related to employment. If you have a disability and require accommodation, please contact our Employment ADA Coordinator Kris Frazier at adarequests@rtd-denver.com or the Talent Acquisition team at rtd.ta@rtd-denver.com.
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.
Additional Information RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of expected salary. 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.
Job Details Seniority Level:
Entry level Employment Type:
Full‑time Job Function:
Management and Manufacturing
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