Landscaper, General

At Regional Transportation District (RTD), we make lives better through connections. When you join RTD, you will be part of a dedicated team that embodies RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourages employees to honor diversity in all forms.

• Conduct yourself in an appropriate manner as a representative of RTD, use sound judgment at all times, work effectively in a diverse environment, work safely on the job, respect co-workers, and assure the quality of services to all customers both internal and external.
• Area trash pickup, including trash removal and emptying of trash cans.
• Operate facilities maintenance vehicles.
• Snow removal to include plowing, sanding operations, and handwork.
• Sweep grounds, parking lot, plazas, and tunnels and walk areas.
• Communicate with the public in a polite and tactful manner.
• Control weeds chemically, mechanically or manually; mulches plant beds and planter boxes. Aerate lawns, lay sod, re‑seed areas and apply fertilizer.
• Plant, water, feed and maintain flowerbeds, shrub beds, mulch/rock beds and trees. Prune trees and shrubs using the proper pruning techniques.
• Mow and trim all lawn, open fields and other RTD properties.
• Reset and replace wheel stops in parking areas.
• Survey work requirements, measure and calculate material lists and carry out required tasks.
• Conform to all safety regulations and practices.
• Operate heavy equipment, i.e. bobcat, backhoe, tractors, chipper/shredders, dump trucks, etc., including snow removal equipment related to snow removal.
• Perform grading operations throughout the District, including parking lots.
• Perform irrigation repairs below the backflow preventer, repair low voltage wiring/systems from the non‑meter side of the controller, replace damaged sprinkler heads, check irrigation system operations, check clock run times, etc.
• Operate pneumatic, electric, and gas powered hand tools.
• Perform parking lot crack filling and striping.

• Complete special projects and assignments as directed.

• Must possess a valid Colorado Class "R" driver's license. No DUI, DWI, or reckless driving in the past 5 years.
• Must obtain a Class "A" CDL within 75 calendar days of hire.
• Must obtain a forklift license within 1 year.
• Ability to work safely with all chemicals, demonstrating the ability to read and comprehend labels and mix chemicals in the correct ratios.
• Knowledge and experience in industrial cleaning procedures.
• Knowledge of proper operating procedures and maintenance of all equipment, including but not limited to industrial landscaping equipment.
• Willingness to work flexibly in terms of schedule, location, and projects.
• Must be a self‑starter, able to solve problems and work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate physical ability to perform the job, which may require working off a ladder/lift, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds or physical strength and endurance.

FML-EL-1-1 6am – 2:30pm Sat/Sun

$24.20 - $26.54 Hourly

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 of 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 , or the Talent Acquisition team at

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