Job Description

Please complete the application in its entirety. Include all previous employment so that it may be taken into consideration. Please include a resume attachment with submittal of your application. Resume should document months and years with your dates of employment. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received before the closing date and time listed.

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:

(RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)

Duties are performed by a licensed Journeyman Electrician. This is a safety sensitive position subject to the rules and regulations of the Drug and Alcohol Policy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works in all RTD facilities, Park-n-Rides and bus shelters to repair and maintain facilities and assist other trades.
• Diagnosis, troubleshoots and repairs electrically related problems including wiring, Honeywell and other control systems, motors, 480 volt systems, etc. in various installations
• Installs, repairs and maintains new and installed electrical fixtures, services and systems and equipment. Work may also include but not limited to heating, air conditioning, and plumbing, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical, carpentry and other general building maintenance systems and equipment.
• Prepares work orders, estimates jobs, compiles materials lists and performs tasks to ensure completion of the work in a timely and efficient manner.
• Operates hand and power tools, District facilities maintenance equipment, snow removal equipment and/or other heavy equipment.
• Works under minimum supervision and on occasion may direct the work of others in assigned duties.
• Conforms to all safety regulations and practices.
• Works on occasion in confined spaces, at unusual heights, outdoors in all weather conditions, in a garage environment and lifts objects such as motors up to 50 lbs. in weight.
• Conducts self in a professional manner as a representative of RTD, working effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a current Journeyman Electrician license from the State of Colorado and the ability to perform the work of the trade.
• Must have knowledge of 480 volt systems, Honeywell and other control systems and experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical facilities and equipment, air conditioning, heating, plumbing, carpentry, locksmith work and fabrication.
• Ability to acquire a Colorado Commercial Driver License, Class B, within 90 days of hire and a certificate as a forklift operator.
• No DUI, DWI or reckless driving in the past 5 years.
• 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.
• Must be able to work changing shifts, in confined spaces, at heights, in a garage environment, outdoors in inclement weather and to lift objects up to 50 lbs. in weight.
• Must possess a minimum set of hand tools as specified by the RTD facilities maintenance tool list.

Or

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

Working Environment and Physical Requirements:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Work performed will be in various indoor and outdoor environments maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing electrical systems and equipment to support facility operations.
• Repairs include electrical distribution systems, lighting, motors, controls, HVAC equipment, and building automation systems while adhering to established safety procedures and electrical codes.
• Work may require climbing ladders, working at heights, lifting equipment, operating tools and testing devices, and performing duties in varying weather conditions, confined spaces, noisy environments, or around energized equipment. May also require responding to emergency repairs, working overtime or on-call shifts, and collaborating with other maintenance staff to ensure facilities remain safe, functional and operational.

Posting Opens: August 13, 2026

Posting Closes: August 28, 2026

Please ensure your application includes a resume by 11:59 p.m. on August 27, 2026.

Pay Range:

$41.50 Hourly

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 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. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our Employment ADA Coordinator Kris Frazier at adarequests@rtd-denver.com, or the Talent Acquisition team rtd.ta@rtd-denver.com .

To learn more or see our EEO policy, please visit our EEO page at:

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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Work experience placement, Shift work

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