General Repair Mechanic - Regional Transportation District - Denver, CO

This position is responsible for preventative maintenance, maintenance repairs, and inspections on RTD buses and vehicles. This includes conducting detailed inspections as well as removing, repairing, and replacing parts and components as necessary, while using tools and equipment in a safe and professional manner. Also maintains a clean, efficient, and safe shop area.

• 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 services to all external and internal customers.
• Inspects, diagnoses and repairs mechanical problems on all RTD vehicles and equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all RTD vehicles and equipment, which includes RTD required inspections as well as annual Department of Transportation (DOT) inspections.
• Operates vehicles while in strict compliance with RTD policies, directives, and procedures and all Federal and Colorado traffic laws and regulations. This includes using proper defensive driving techniques.
• Performs on-street maintenance by operating RTD service/tow trucks.
• Completes all necessary forms, which includes, but are limited to, repair orders, service truck logs, core and warranty tags, and parts slips.
• Performs job responsibilities in a garage shop environment, which includes, but is not limited to, working with fumes, chemicals, various noise levels, at heights, in confined spaces, and in various outdoor weather conditions as required.