Planner, Maintenance (O&M)

RTD • Berkeley Township, NJ

1d • $65,177 - $92,062 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for supporting RTD’s operational maintenance programs by planning, scheduling, analyzing, and reporting activities related to preventive and corrective maintenance of rolling stock, communications systems, wayside infrastructure, and station equipment. This position ensures safe, reliable, and cost-effective transit operations across bus, rail, and paratransit services through effective coordination of maintenance schedules and resource allocation.

Requirements

• College or technical school coursework in Transportation, Mechanical Engineering, or Automotive Technology.
• Minimum of three (3) years of technical experience related to the planning, scheduling, and implementation of preventive and corrective maintenance for transit vehicles, wayside, communications, or station equipment. Experience should include collecting, analyzing, and reporting maintenance or operational data.
• Experience supporting maintenance operations.
• Experience with regulatory compliance in the context of FRA, FTA, APTA, EPA, and OSHA or similar safety and operational standards for transit vehicle maintenance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other business systems used for maintenance reporting, scheduling, performance tracking, and fleet management.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to coach and influence staff, demonstrating courage, approachability, credibility, and inspiring confidence under the direction of the Manager.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Mechanical Engineering, or Automotive Technology.
• Master’s degree preferred
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance for RTD’s rolling stock, including bus, rail, and paratransit revenue and non-revenue vehicles, as well as communications, wayside, and station equipment.
• Under general supervision, determine which vehicles and components are due for maintenance or replacement, develop and distribute preventive maintenance schedules, and assign vehicles to appropriate shops for service.
• Prepare and issue monthly and weekly work plans showing vehicle status, schedule changes, and hold requirements. Identify and resolve conflicts in track, shop, or maintenance schedules.
• The position may be required to work in any of the following bus, commuter, light rail, and paratransit functions within operations and maintenance depending on business needs and/or career growth and development: Regional Operations Center, Operations, Maintenance, and Service Planning & Scheduling.
• Prepare work packages for maintenance directives, project controls, and component evaluations for transit vehicles, automatic fare collection equipment, and destination sign systems.
• Support the administration and operation of dedicated maintenance planning and scheduling systems, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of labor hours, component status, and preventive maintenance compliance.
• Collaborate with maintenance supervisors, Operations, Service Planning, and other departments to address vehicle or equipment issues, coordinate scheduling, and ensure timely service completion.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on maintenance activities, vehicle reliability, repeater cars, failure trends, and related performance data. Update maintenance planning and control display boards.
• Review, verify, and correct data related to component replacement, preventive maintenance, and modification schedules. Establish and maintain records and files for maintenance processes and activities.
• Assist in the analysis of maintenance performance data, identify trends and opportunities for efficiency improvements, and recommend solutions to enhance reliability and reduce costs.
• Support the preparation of reports, analyses, and presentations for internal briefings, external stakeholders, and Board meetings related to maintenance scheduling and operational performance.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships across departments, maintenance teams, and external partners to support planning, coordination, and operational readiness of the fleet.
• Participate in committees, task forces, and working groups focused on maintenance planning, operational efficiency, and fleet performance as assigned.
• All 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: Associate degree