People hoping to work for the Regional Transportation District can explore their career options on Friday during the agency’s Bus and Rail Career Fair, 3-6 p.m. at RTD’s Platte Division, 3333 Ringsby Ct. in Denver.
The event is for a variety of roles including bus and rail operators for full- or part-time opportunities as well as maintenance, technical and supervisors and manager roles within the bus and rail operations teams, according to an RTD news release.
The agency states that candidates who are hired as bus or rail operators will receive a $4,000 signing bonus and paid training, including commercial driver’s license training, and guidance through the permit process for bus operator candidates. Bus and rail operator pay starts at $25.96 an hour and qualified candidates need to have a domestic driver’s license valid for at least two years, the agency states in the news release.
Kiosks will be available on site for candidates to apply for open roles and RTD staff will be available to assist with the application process. Based on applications, qualified candidates will be invited to a pre-hire session for bus and rail operator roles.
RTD has installed live look-in cameras across its bus fleet and is installing the technology on its light rail vehicles to improve safety and security and to support a welcoming transit environment for operators and customers, the news release states.
In addition, the agency installed upgraded barrier shields across its bus fleet for operator safety.
The bus or rail operator role is a career that people can retire from or start as a second career. It provides a needed service for the community and contributes to the agency’s mission of making lives better through connections. RTD invests in its employees and trains them for future leadership roles within RTD and the transit industry, the news release states.
Career fair attendees can learn more about RTD’s benefits and opportunities during Friday’s event.