Transit Service Technician

Join the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA), the largest rural transit agency in the U.S., in the stunning Colorado Rockies. Known for innovative and reliable transit, RFTA connects vibrant communities while supporting sustainability and quality of life.

Company Name: Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA)

Title of Position: Transit Service Technician I

Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Location: Candidate must be able to work onsite in Aspen and/or Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Pay Range: Starting pay range is $24.90 - $29.88/hourly, based on experience.

Benefits: Benefits include (but are not limited to):
Paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and hearing insurance with FSA/HSA, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), 401(a) and 457(b) retirement plan, EAP, ski pass, etc. For more detail -

Position Summary:

Performs routine and minor repairs and preventative maintenance on RFTA buses and automotive equipment not only with conventionally fueled vehicles but also with very specialized alternative fueled vehicles including Biofuels, Compressed Natural Gas, and Battery Electric vehicles. This includes removing, repairing, and replacing parts and components as necessary while using tools and equipment in a safe and professional manner. Provides varied support to the Operation Department.

Essential Job Duties:

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Operates vehicles while strictly complying with RFTA policies, directives, procedures, and all Federal and Colorado traffic laws and regulations.
• Performs routine maintenance and general repairs on transit equipment and support vehicles, primarily focusing on tire replacement, brakes, minor repairs and adjustments, replacement of body panels, and seasonal equipment switchover.
• Regularly inspects vehicles as scheduled (e.g. State of Good Repair, Safety, and DOT inspections), identifies defects, and makes repairs as needed. Performs regular preventative maintenance on RFTA vehicles. Including preventative maintenance of non-high voltage systems on Battery Electric and Hybrid vehicles.
• Troubleshoots vehicle systems on a limited basis, accurately identifying causes of maintenance problems. Recommends and performs subsequent repairs.
• Assists in the maintenance of vehicles utilizing alternative propulsion technologies and fuels including Battery Electric Buses (BEB), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Hybrid, and Biodiesel technologies.
• Ensures proper vehicle assignments are made while vehicle needs are being met.
• Responds to road calls, and service calls and operates service trucks. Provides support to Operations Department for vehicle exchanges, vehicle repairs, or vehicle recovery as needed.
• Documents all actions taken in a professional manner in written and /or electronic format. Completes all necessary forms (e.g., accident, incident, spill reports, core and warranty information and etc.).
• Seasonally inspects vehicles as scheduled, identifying defects and making repairs as needed.
• May assist in providing limited training and direction to other mechanics.
• Actively and continuously improves professional knowledge, skills, and abilities by participating in routine training sessions and educational seminars relevant to the position and job duties.
• Meets attendance/participation standards for routine safety meetings and training sessions.
• Completes assigned safety and compliance training in RFTA-sponsored Learning Management Software (Travitor) on a timely basis. Incomplete training required for the position will adversely affect the annual performance review. This includes all RFTA-required training programs.
• Responsible to maintain the work area in a neat and orderly manner.

Other Job Duties:

• Provides support for the Operations Department (e.g., bus pullout, vehicle exchanges, vehicle recovery, snow plowing, and sanding).
• Occasionally assists or serves as a fill-in as a Service Worker when needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Adheres to and actively works towards the personal, department, and organizational goals and performance standards-detailed performance indicators are discussed in detail in a separate departmental document.
• Advanced computer skills and data entry ability
• Ability to work harmoniously with others and abide by the department code of conduct.
• Solid knowledge of operating theory, failure diagnosis, repair, and preventive maintenance practices common to buses and heavy vehicles
• Solid knowledge of NFPA 70E Electrical Safety, OSHA, and safe working practices and procedures
• Solid skills with common mechanic hand tools, pneumatic tools, and diagnostic equipment
• Solid knowledge of OSHA and safe working practices and procedures
• Solid ability to use prudent judgment and problem-solving skills to make reasonable and appropriate decisions and recommendations.
• Solid ability to read, understand, and use maintenance,…