Transit Continuous Improvement Specialist

RTD - Regional Transportation District of Denver, CO (RTD); United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Job summary

RTD - Regional Transportation District in Denver, Colorado seeks a dedicated Specialist to advance continuous improvement across operations and maintenance, leveraging data analysis to identify gaps and drive sustainable actions.

You will work with frontline staff, supervisors, and leadership to promote standard work, support corrective actions, and embed improvement principles within daily routines across the organization.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Two years of experience in Engineering, Operations, Quality, or Business preferred.
• Valid Colorado driver license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Certifications related to continuous improvement (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt, ASQ CQIA/CQA, PMP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate continuous improvement activities by helping teams identify performance gaps, risks, and inefficiencies, and support development of corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct process reviews, observations, and assessments to evaluate effectiveness, compliance, and opportunities for improvement across operations and maintenance.
• Collaborate with supervisors and cross-functional teams to resolve process issues and enhance service delivery.
• Track improvement initiatives and maintain records of milestones and outcomes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Facilitation

Collaboration

Data analysis

KPI development

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

RTD - Regional Transportation District in Denver, Colorado seeks a dedicated Specialist to advance continuous improvement across operations and maintenance, leveraging data analysis to identify gaps and drive sustainable actions.

You will work with frontline staff, supervisors, and leadership to promote standard work, support corrective actions, and embed improvement principles within daily routines across the organization.