Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

Regional Transportation District (RTD) Job Opportunity

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. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.

This position is responsible for maintenance of a variety of equipment, using a variety of tools in RTD facilities, ParknRides and bus shelters. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to the rules and regulations of the Drug and Alcohol Policy.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conducts self in an appropriate manner as a representative of RTD, working effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Work in all RTD facilities; park n Rides and bus shelters.
• Safely operates 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.
• Installs new/replacement equipment and materials in all RTD facilities by performing electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, masonry, glazing, boiler, hydraulic, pneumatic, irrigation, heating, refrigeration, ventilating, air conditioning and other maintenance work.
• Trouble shoots, diagnoses and repairs malfunctions in boilers, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, heating, refrigeration, ventilating and air conditioning, irrigation and other RTD systems, structures and equipment.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics and technical manuals pertaining to facilities and equipment installed and serviced.
• Surveys work requirements, measures and calculates materials, labor, and systems requirements, prepares material lists and carries out required tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
• Works under minimum supervision.
• Handles hazardous materials safely including acidic, caustic, volatile and explosive substances.
• Conforms to all safety regulations and practices. Works flexible days, hours, shifts.
• Works on occasion in confined spaces, at unusual heights, outdoors in all weather conditions, in a garage environment and lift up to 60 lbs.

Other:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• All applicants must have, or be able to obtain, a valid Colorado Commercial Drivers 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.
• Ability to pass a RTD required Physical Ability Assessment (PAA) related to the physical requirements of the essential functions of the job.
• 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 the 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 be able to acquire knowledge of EPA, DOT and other related safety rules and regulations and have knowledge and ability to follow safe work practices.
• Must be able to read and understand at the appropriate level technical manuals, schematics, blueprints and technical trade code books pertaining to facilities and equipment serviced.
• Must be able to work under minimum supervision and be capable of directing others in assigned duties.
• Ability and willingness to work effectively in a diverse workforce.

Pay Range: $32.83 - $36.45 Hourly

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.