Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

RTD • Denver, CO

8d • $34 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintenance of a variety of equipment, using a variety of tools in RTD facilities, Park-n-Rides and bus shelters. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to the rules and regulations of the Drug and Alcohol Policy. This requisition is expecting to fill two vacancies - (1) at Boulder and (1) at Denver - Rio Court locations.

Requirements

• Must possess, or be able to obtain a valid Class B Colorado Commercial Drivers License (CDL) within 90 days of employment.
• Must possess a valid Colorado driver license or ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment. No DUI, DWI or reckless driving in the past 5 years.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• 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.
• Possess 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.
• Must be able to work under minimum supervision and be capable of directing others in assigned duties.
• Ability and willingness to work in confined spaces, at heights, outdoors and to lift objects up to 90 lbs. in weight.
• Ability to work flexible days, hours, shifts.
• Ability to pass a RTD required Physical Ability Assessment (PAA) related to the physical requirements of the essential functions of the job; DOT physical; drug screen; and background check with education verification.
• An equivalent combination of experience, knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Conducts self in an appropriate manner as a representative of RTD, working effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Works well independently and 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.
• Able to work in all RTD facilities; Park-n-Rides and bus shelters.
• Works on occasion in confined spaces, at heights, outdoors in all weather conditions, in a garage environment and lift up to 60 lbs.
• Performs all other job related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED