What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor, Light Rail Maintenance of Way (MOW) position at RTD?
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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 the direct supervision of skilled and unskilled MOW personnel with the inspection, maintenance, repair, installation and alteration of all the rail traction electrification, signal system, trackway and other right of way properties. This is a safety sensitive position subject to the rules and regulations of the RTD Drug & Alcohol Policy.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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.
Based on job performance, experience, education and position availability the next step on the career map for this position may be: Manager, MOW
Posting Opens: November 11, 2025
Posting Closes: November 27, 2025
We are considering all applications for this position until the close date of November 27, 2025. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date.
Pay Range
$84,407.00 - $119,224.25 Annual
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 rtd.ta@rtd-denver.com.
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 Policy Statement- UPDATED.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.
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 the direct supervision of skilled and unskilled MOW personnel with the inspection, maintenance, repair, installation and alteration of all the rail traction electrification, signal system, trackway and other right of way properties. This is a safety sensitive position subject to the rules and regulations of the RTD Drug & Alcohol Policy.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepares and implements work schedules, maintenance programs and procedures through interaction of the Assetworks, Maximus and Oracle work order systems.
- Monitors maintenance activities to ensure compliance with maintenance goals. Takes necessary action to ensure that standards are attained.
- Provides specific instruction and direction to MOW personnel.
- Conducts regular inspections of work areas in order to assure clean and safe working conditions and monitor work efficiency.
- Co-ordinates the updating of maintenance methods and provides employee training.
- Responds to emergencies, accidents, snowstorm support, special event support and any special assignments required from operations.
- Performs all other job-related duties as assigned.
- An Associate degree in electrical technology or closely related field of study, or equivalency.
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience in electro-mechanical or MOW maintenance of a rail transit or FRA-regulated railroad.
- Certified Signal, Traction Power or Track Maintainer.
- Proficiency in general industrial electrical safety rules and regulations.
- Proficiency in electrical technology from microprocessors up to high voltage.
- Proficiency in Maintenance of Way (MOW) operations.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Ability to use sound judgment.
- Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details.
- An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities.
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 frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, moving trains and risk of electrical shock and vibration.
- The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
- Employee will be assigned to one (1) of three (3) shifts.
Based on job performance, experience, education and position availability the next step on the career map for this position may be: Manager, MOW
Posting Opens: November 11, 2025
Posting Closes: November 27, 2025
We are considering all applications for this position until the close date of November 27, 2025. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date.
Pay Range
$84,407.00 - $119,224.25 Annual
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 rtd.ta@rtd-denver.com.
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 Policy Statement- UPDATED.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.
Salary : $84,407 - $119,224
