Lead Division Supervisor, Light Rail Transportation (Project Management)

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 supervising non-represented Division Supervisors/Yard Masters and represented Light Rail Train Operators, managing an operator extra board, attendance tracking, conducting disciplinary hearings and dispositioning disciplinary actions that violate RTD Policies and procedures. This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to the rules and regulations of the RTD Drug and Alcohol Policy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruits staff to include interviewing, hiring, assigning work, training, coaching, and counseling to ensure consistent application of applicable regulations, Employee Guidelines, processes, and procedures.  Conducts performance reviews and holds employees accountable for the performance of their responsibilities.
• Conducts on-the-job training for rail transportation personnel and coordinates, develops, revises, and administers qualifications, certifications, and re-certification testing of current and potential employees in accordance with federal regulations, state, local, and RTD policies & procedures.
• Investigates, holds disciplinary hearings, dispositions hearing results, and reports infractions of RTD policies, rules and procedures in accordance with RTD and Collective Bargaining Agreement procedures. Oversees and conducts Train Operator voting of the Run Board system and annual vacation votes following RTD and Collective Bargaining Agreement procedures.
• Tracks hours of service time of Train Operators for Payroll.
• Oversees RTD Light Rail Yard Masters, rail yard staging, and movements for service staging and maintenance work.
• Investigates customer complaints and concerns regarding Light Rail Transportation staff and provides resolution.
• Develops train time cards for special events and closures.
• Coordinates train operator relief with Division Supervisors during special events, delays or closures.
• Records Daily Adjustment Sheets and inputs information into the appropriate software program.
• Makes presentations to community groups on various rail topics.
• Provides coverage for Manager, LRT Operations during absences.
• Performs all job-related duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED. Associate degree in transportation, management or related field is preferred.
• A minimum of two years of experience as a full-time Train Operator/Train Engineer.
• A minimum of two years of experience as a supervisor in the rail industry. Division Supervisor experience and experience in a union-represented environment is preferred.
• Must posses a valid Colorado driver license with two years of driving history or the ability to obtain a Colorado driver license within 30 days of hire.
• Must obtain a Light Rail Vehicle Operator certification. Class for certification must be started within 6 months of hire.
• Proficiency in organizational operations and procedures.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written means.
• Ability to use sound judgment.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively, including planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to detail.
• Ability to work various shifts and locations.

Or:

An equivalent combination of experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment and physical demands described here 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 occasionally required to walk on even and uneven rocky terrain (ballasted track). 
• The employee must be able to hear and respond promptly to instructions or questions transmitted over a radio system in a clear voice. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• The employee must be able to lift 50 lbs regularly and occasionally lift 75 lbs.

CAREER MAP:

Based on job performance, experience, education and position availability the next step on the career map for this position may be: Manager, LRT Operations.

Posting Opens: August 7, 2025

Posting Closes: August 24, 2025

We are considering all applications for this position until the close date of August 24, 2025. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date.

Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training, certifications, and the months and years for work experience listed in their resume at the time of application.

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 adarequests@rtd-denver.com, or the Talent Acquisition team at rtd.ta@rtd-denver.com. 

Pay Range:

$71,043.00 - $100,348.50 Annual

To learn more or see our EEO policy, please visit our EEO page at: [ 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.