Station Starter

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 responsible for bus operations within the RTD service area. Directs activities of overall operations and bus operators while in the stations. Communicates information to the public as needed.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential:

• Responsible for monitoring and ensuring safe and reliable bus operations in the station. Implement and oversee emergency action plan as needed in the event of blockage or closure of the station. Coordinates proper response to emergencies, accidents, incidents, and works in conjunction with Dispatch to restore service following disruption/delay.
• Operates equipment necessary to continually update passenger and operator information in the station.
• Monitor on-time performance and maintain daily log of bus numbers and arrival times.
• Coordinates with internal departments and external entities regarding schedules, repairs, incidents, accidents, emergencies, and other emergent issues that impact bus operations in the station.
• Monitorand coach operator performance and behavior. Recommend training, retraining, or other course of action as appropriate, to ensure compliance with organizational policies.   
• Investigate customer, public, employee, and operator concerns related to bus operations that impact service in the station.

Other:

• All job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of two years of full-time experience as a bus operator or commercial passenger vehicle operator.Must have and maintain current CDL and DOT physical.
• The ability to work various hours such as but not limited tosplit shifts, weekend, and holidays.  (Due to industry demands you may be required to work/cover shift(s)/stay late/start early on short notice).
• Proficiency in transit or commercial passenger operations environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to use sound judgment.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to detail.

OR

• An equivalent combination of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities.

CAREER MAP
Based on job performance, experience, education and position availability the next step on the career map for this position may be:

Lead Dispatcher / Lead Street Supervisor

We are considering all applications for this position until the close date of 04/23/2025. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date.

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.

Pay Range:

$65,177.00 - $92,062.25 Annual

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 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.