Vehicle Maintenance Technician

Vehicle Maintenance Technician

This is NOT your "Father's" Railway Company! Come join an industry leader using new technology for commuter rail services.

Denver Transit Operators, (DTO) is a privately held company that has a 29-year contract with RTD to operate and maintain the new commuter rail system within the Greater Denver Metro area.

What Will You Do?

The Vehicle Maintenance Technician is a multidisciplinary technician that performs mechanical, electro-mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and HVAC inspections and repairs on Denver Transit Operators fleet of 66 Commuter Railcars. Technicians are primarily responsible for the daily inspections, preventative maintenance, repairs, modifications, and overhauls of the Electrical Multiple Unit (EMU) commuter railcars. This includes conducting detailed Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) inspections, diagnosing failed components as well as removing, repairing, and replacing parts and components as necessary, while using tools and equipment in a safe and professional manner. This is a safety sensitive position subject to the rules & regulations of the Federal Railroad Administration and their Drug & Alcohol policy.

Pay: Our Repair Technicians can expect to earn an hourly wage between $35.26 - $41.34 depending on experience, education & training. Your performance & pay are reviewed and increases possible after successful completion of 6-months & 1-year of service and there after annually on your date of hire.

Training You Can Expect: Our Repair Technicians play an important part in keeping our locomotives on the move. Almost every system on the locomotive is a complex electrical system. We will teach you the dynamic workings of our locomotives, and how to ensure they are running in peak condition. We will also teach you how to use tools and equipment you will not find in any other shop or on any construction site. Our locomotives are built using new technology and are state-of-the-art railcars.

As a Repair Technician, you will receive formal classroom and hands-on training as part of a 8-12-week formal training program. You will learn primarily by performing specific tasks under the guidance and supervision of a Senior Technician and/or Maintenance Supervisor. After this period, you will have the knowledge to be able to pass the Qualified Maintenance Person (QMP) evaluation.

Within your first few months as a Repair Technician, you will receive safety training and begin to expand your knowledge of locomotive electrical systems and other general railcar maintenance. Over the course of your first year, you will be provided with training materials and manuals that allow you to learn at your own pace on specific electrical systems and other unique aspects of our state-of-the-art railcars. Those that demonstrate the initiative to read about and learn the advanced electrical and mechanical systems on their own, will be given opportunities to engage in paid hands on and classroom advanced training sessions. Your training will continue throughout your career with us, and as new railway technologies emerge.

What You Need to Bring: (Position Requirements)

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship & provide appropriate documentation.
• Must be able to pass a background and drug & alcohol test which includes Marijuana use.
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical & Physical Abilities evaluation.
• Must have a valid US driver license & clean driving record. (You will be driving company vehicles.)
• Have work and/or education experience in electronics, control systems, AC/DC motors or a current journeyman's electrical card.
• Be able to read electrical schematics and prints.
• Experience in troubleshooting electronic control systems is required, and experience working with large motor generators and high-voltage circuitry is preferred.
• Be comfortable using computers/tablets to complete job orders.
• Within 90 days of being hired, all technicians must be able to successfully pass the Federal Railroad Administration required Qualified Maintenance Person training program.

Technicians must advance their knowledge and competency in vehicle maintenance through successfully completing training requirements to move up technician levels.

• All Technicians must successfully pass all requirements to reach tech level 2 by 6 months of being hired.
• At 1 year of employment Technicians should be at tech level 3.
• For all employees hired above tech level 1, or those already at level 3 or above, all technicians must increase at least 1 tech level per year.
• All technicians must reach level 6 by the end of their 4th year of employment. Failure to reach level 6 may result in discipline up to termination.
• Ability to take directions and have your work pass inspection per railroad guidelines.

Ability to always adhere to strict safety protocols & guidelines.

• Overtime may be mandated based on the needs of the service
• Other duties may be required as assigned

Physical Requirements:

This is a VERY physical position. Candidates can expect to be on the move for much of their shift performing the following physical activities...

• Climb ladders, Balance, Squat, Kneel and Crouch.
• Walking outside and inside shop work areas (up to 4-miles/shift).
• Standing outside and inside shop work areas.
• Lift and carry heavy objects
• Able to push and pull objects and in the use of tools & equipment
• Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen and be willing to comply with the DTO Drug and Alcohol Policy.

Benefits:

• We provide uniforms, (11-sets of shirts & pants) & launder them for you!
• You will receive 2 pairs of Redwing work boots, 1 for summer,1 for winter (or as needed)
• All the tools you will ever need!
• Schedule Flexibility, (we offer 3-shifts to meet your work-life balance.)
• 4-day workweek (depending on shift)
• Paid holidays
• PTO & Sick Leave Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
• Ability to work in a CLEAN state-of-the-art repair facility
• A breakroom to rest & relax, equipped with leather recliners!
• Free RTD Light Rail & Commuter Train pass
• Career advancement opportunities, (we promote from within!)

Training You Can Expect:

As a Repair Technician, you will receive formal classroom and hands-on training as part of a 8-12-week formal training program. You will learn primarily by performing specific tasks under the guidance and supervision of a Senior Technician and/or Maintenance Supervisor. After this period, you will have the knowledge to be able to pass the Qualified Maintenance Person (QMP) evaluation.

Within your first few months as a Repair Technician, you will receive safety training and begin to expand your knowledge of locomotive electrical systems and other general railcar maintenance. Over the course of your first year, you will be provided with training materials and manuals that allow the employees to learn at their own pace about specific electrical systems and other unique aspects of our state-of-the-art railcars. Those employees that demonstrate the initiative to read about and learn the advanced electrical and mechanical systems on their own, will be given opportunities to engage in paid hands on and classroom advanced training sessions. Your training will continue throughout your career with us, and as new railway technologies emerge.

Why Should You Apply?

If you're looking to join a railway family that truly cares about you and your success; want work with new technology, hone your maintenance skills and do cool things, this is the place for you! Please apply by submitting your resume to us at We look forward to hearing from you!

Applicants who are authorized to work in the US will only be considered for this position. Denver Transit Operators is an Equal Opportunity Employer.