Rail Laborer, Light Rail *Eligible for a $4,000 Signing Bonus

Regional Transportation District in; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading transit organization as a Rail Laborer where you will be responsible for maintaining rail corridors and facilities. You will contribute to ensuring passenger safety and operational efficiency while working within a diverse team. Ideal candidates will be safety-conscious and capable of performing demanding physical tasks in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must pass a DOT physical examination.
• Must possess a valid driver license for the past two years without violations.
• Ability to stay alert and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain rail corridors and associated facilities.
• Load, unload heavy materials, and maintain a safe worksite.
• Assist in snow removal and perform track maintenance tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Ability to work in diverse environments

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Rail Laborer, Light Rail ****Eligible for a $4,000 Signing Bonus (Construction)

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

This position is responsible for maintaining rail corridors and associated facilities to include working on track, right-of-way, rail stations, platforms, and facilities. This is a safety sensitive position subject to the rules and regulations of the RTD Drug and Alcohol Policy.

Rail Laborer, Light Rail ****Eligible for a $4,000 Signing Bonus (Construction)

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 maintaining rail corridors and associated facilities to include working on track, right-of-way, rail stations, platforms, and facilities. This is a safety sensitive position subject to the rules and regulations of the RTD Drug and Alcohol Policy.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conducts self in an appropriate manner as a representative of RTD, working effectively in a diverse work environment using prudent judgment at all times, performing duties in a safe manner, and assuring professional quality of work to all external and internal customers.
• Loads and unloads heavy materials, obtains necessary material and equipment, and removes debris and maintains a clean, safe worksite.
• Removes and installs railroad ties, rails, turnouts, track fastenings, and track switches, ensuring the safe and proper operation of all vehicles, material, and equipment.
• Assists in snow removal duties for the right-of-way and light rail facilities.
• Cleans and maintains track drains and ditches, grade crossings, fences, flange ways, and rights-of-way.
• Conducts weed control along the right-of-way.
• Lubricates track and track switches, removes and tightens bolts, assists in track surfacing, alignment, gauging, jacking, and tamping and performs other related maintenance of way duties as directed.
• Assists other employees as assigned in the maintenance, handling, and repair of rail shop equipment, stations, platforms, power signal, and related wayside equipment in a safe and proper manner.
• Assists in re-railing operations and operates various rail equipment and other service vehicles; uses air, electric, and hydraulic power tools and equipment utilized in the performance of maintenance of way duties.
• Performs various physical duties in a maintenance environment, which includes, but is not limited to, working with dust, dirt, gravel, fumes, exhaust, various noise levels, chemicals, in confined spaces, and in various, sometimes extreme, outdoor weather conditions and temperatures as required.
• Performs all other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least nineteen (19) years of age.
• Must possess a valid driver license for the past two (2) years with no DUI, DWI or reckless driving in the past twenty-four (24) months. If you do not have a Colorado driver license you must be able to obtain one within 30 days.
• Must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination by obtaining a DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate for a minimum of a 1-year qualifying period and then maintain a current DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate thereafter.
• Must pass a RTD required Physical Ability Assessment (PAA) related to the physical requirements of the essential functions of the job.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain a valid Colorado Commercial Driver License with an air brake endorsement (CDL Class A).
• Ability to pay close attention to detail, ensuring safety in work and rail operations.
• Ability to stay alert and aware of surrounding operating environment.
• Ability to read and understand safety labels and operating instructions.
• Ability to follow directions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which can include working various days, hours and shifts.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics consistent with the required qualifications as determined in the job analysis.

Working Environment and Physical Requirements:

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

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk on even and uneven rocky terrain (ballasted track); reach with arms and hands; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, or crawl; speak, hear, taste or smell.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and ability to work in nighttime darkness with artificial illumination.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles and trains, risk of high voltage electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; regularly required to work in high, precarious places up to 20 feet and regularly required to work in subterranean, confined places where high voltage electricity is present; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; all outside weather conditions; explosives and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

POSTING OPENS: June 13 , 2025

POSTING CLOSES: June 30, 2025

We will consider all applications for this position until the close date of June 30, 2025. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date.

Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application with employment dates that include months and years.

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 [e-mail], or the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].

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:

$25.39 - $27.63 Hourly

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.