Manager, Rolling Stock Maintenance (Bus)
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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationPlatte Division
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Company size14+ people
PostedOct 27, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live18h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Plans, directs, and coordinates rolling stock maintenance operations for RTD’s bus fleet
Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs, repair campaigns, and resource coordination
Develop and maintain departmental policies, procedures, and maintenance documentation systems
Administer departmental budgets, analyze expenditures, plan staffing and overtime, and ensure fiscal accountability
Support labor contract administration and resolve labor-related issues in compliance with collective bargaining agreements
Participate in new vehicle procurements by contributing to technical specifications
Direct the collection and analysis of maintenance performance metrics and operational data
Collaborate with Operations, Safety, Service Planning, Finance, Procurement, and other departments
Support strategic initiatives aligned with agency priorities, including safety, financial stewardship, operational reliability, and sustainability
Maintains appropriate staffing levels and reviews progress
Fosters a safety-first culture
Takes action to advance the goals of Equal Employment Opportunity, Small/ Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Title VI and ADA Plans
Hiring process
Please complete the application in its entirety. Include all previous employment so that it may be taken into consideration. Please include a resume attachment with submittal of your application. Resume should document months and years with your dates of employment. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received before the closing date and time listed.
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.)
About the role
This position provides leadership and oversight for RTD’s bus fleet, including diesel, gas, hybrid, and battery-electric/zero-emission vehicles. This position ensures safe, reliable, and cost-effective fleet operations through strong operational management, regulatory compliance, and performance-driven maintenance practices. The role leads maintenance personnel in a high-accountability environment while supporting fleet reliability, operational continuity, and long-term asset sustainability. The Manager also contributes to budget stewardship, continuous improvement initiatives, and strategic fleet planning to align maintenance operations with agency goals and service standards.
The Manager collects, analyzes, and reports operational and performance data, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate fleet effectiveness, identify trends, and implement efficiency and cost-reduction initiatives. The position maintains awareness of industry best practices, emerging vehicle technologies, and regulatory requirements to support continuous improvement in fleet maintenance and reliability.
This position collaborates closely with internal RTD departments, external partners, and vendors to resolve maintenance challenges, coordinate fleet initiatives, and implement strategic operational improvements. Success in this role requires strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills, the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic maintenance environment, and expertise in optimizing fleet performance, safety, and compliance.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Rolling Stock Maintenance and Management
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Plans, directs, and coordinates rolling stock maintenance operations for RTD’s bus fleet, including diesel, gas, hybrid, and battery-electric/zero-emission revenue and non-revenue vehicles. Ensure vehicle readiness, safety, reliability, and compliance with operational standards and service requirements.
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Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs, repair campaigns, and resource coordination for parts, tools, and equipment. Monitor team performance, assign shift work, address complex mechanical or operational issues, and implement effective solutions to maintain fleet availability.
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Develop and maintain departmental policies, procedures, and maintenance documentation systems to ensure accurate records of repairs, inspections, and compliance activities. Administer departmental budgets, analyze expenditures, plan staffing and overtime, and ensure fiscal accountability and cost efficiency.
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Support labor contract administration and resolve labor-related issues in compliance with collective bargaining agreements and agency policies.
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Participate in new vehicle procurements by contributing to technical specifications and coordinating input from maintenance, operations, and other stakeholders to ensure operational and maintenance requirements are met.
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Direct the collection and analysis of maintenance performance metrics and operational data to evaluate fleet reliability, safety, vehicle availability, and cost efficiency. Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance and reduce costs.
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Collaborate with Operations, Safety, Service Planning, Finance, Procurement, and other departments to address maintenance challenges, coordinate fleet availability, and align operations with agency priorities. Represent RTD in industry and stakeholder forums and participate in committees related to fleet safety, performance, and operational improvement.
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Support strategic initiatives aligned with agency priorities, including safety, financial stewardship, operational reliability, and sustainability. Provide oversight for special projects, risk assessments, and executive-level reporting, including presentations to leadership and the Board as requiredThis position may be required to work in any of the following bus, commuter, light rail, and paratransit functions within operations and maintenance depending on business needs and/or career growth and development: Regional Operations Center, Operations, Maintenance, and Service Planning & Scheduling.
People Power Management
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Maintains appropriate staffing levels and reviews progress to ensure the quality and quantity of work meet standards and deadlines for deliverables to meet program goals and objectives.
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Fosters a safety-first culture, prioritizing prevention, accountability, and continuous improvement.
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Takes action to advance the goals of Equal Employment Opportunity, Small/ Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Title VI and ADA Plans, thereby ensuring RTD’s hiring programs, work environment, contracting and procurement practices, and transit services/programs are fair, equal, and non-discriminatory.
OTHER:
All job-related duties as assigned.