Trainer, Rail Maintenance

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: (RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.) This position delivers technical, safety, and compliance-based training programs for rail maintenance employees. This position ensures employees acquire the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to safely and effectively inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, test, and overhaul rail vehicles, infrastructure systems, and related transit assets by conducting classroom, field, shop, and hands-on instruction. The role emphasizes maintenance best practices, technical proficiency, safety compliance, asset reliability, regulatory adherence, and workforce readiness. This position is responsible for delivering training for rail maintenance personnel, including new hire instruction, technical skills development, recertification programs, safety procedures, equipment operation, preventive maintenance practices, troubleshooting techniques, inspections, testing procedures, repair activities, and regulatory compliance requirements. Training responsibilities support both rolling stock maintenance and infrastructure maintenance functions, including rail vehicles, track, traction power systems, signaling systems, communications equipment, facilities, and other rail assets. The Trainer conducts performance evaluations, skills assessments, and provides one-on-one coaching to ensure employee competency and readiness to perform maintenance activities safely and effectively. Work includes coordinating and conducting classroom instruction, hands-on workshops, practical exercises, and field-based training within rail maintenance facilities, shops, yards, guideway environments, and other maintenance locations. The Trainer monitors trainee progress, provides feedback and counseling, and documents outcomes to support qualifications, certifications, workforce development, and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include managing instructional materials and maintaining accurate records of attendance, certifications, assessments, and training completions within the Learning Management System (LMS). The position sets up and operates instructional tools, rail vehicles, maintenance equipment, testing devices, specialized tools, and classroom technology, including audiovisual systems and computers, to support effective learning environments. The Trainer ensures training spaces, maintenance equipment, vehicles, infrastructure assets, and tools are functional, safe, and properly configured to support instructional activities. The role also contributes to continuous improvement initiatives by supporting standardized maintenance training practices, documenting procedures, and reinforcing consistent instructional delivery. This role collaborates closely with rail maintenance leaders, supervisors, technical specialists, safety personnel, and administrative partners to ensure training programs align with maintenance requirements, workforce needs, safety standards, and regulatory obligations. Success in this role requires strong instructional, technical, analytical, and communication skills, along with the ability to manage multiple training sessions, evaluate performance, and maintain accurate documentation. The position directly contributes to RTD’s mission by developing a knowledgeable, safety-focused, technically proficient, and maintenance-ready rail workforce capable of supporting the reliability, safety, and performance of rail vehicles and infrastructure systems. This is a safety sensitive position subject to the rules and regulations of the RTD Drug and Alcohol Policy. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: ESSENTIAL: Deliver classroom, field, shop, and hands-on training for rail maintenance personnel, including new hire instruction, technical skills development, recertifications, preventive maintenance practices, inspections, troubleshooting techniques, repair procedures, and safety requirements. Conduct training on rail vehicle systems, components, equipment, tools, diagnostics, maintenance technologies, and regulatory compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to applicable federal, state, local, and agency standards. Monitor trainee progress, provide individualized coaching and counseling, and conduct performance evaluations, technical skill assessments, and final evaluations to verify competency in rail maintenance practices. Develop, prepare, and deliver course materials, instructional aids, assessments, and practical learning activities that support rail maintenance training programs and workforce development objectives. Maintain accurate training documentation, including attendance, course completions, skill evaluations, certifications, qualifications, and regulatory compliance records within RTD’s Learning Management System (LMS) and other designated systems. Set up, test, and operate instructional tools, rail vehicles, maintenance equipment, diagnostic devices, audiovisual systems, computers, and classroom technology to ensure learning environments are fully functional and supportive of instructional objectives. Ensure all training spaces, classrooms, maintenance facilities, rail vehicles, equipment, and tools are properly configured, safe, and ready for instruction, addressing operational or technical issues as needed. Provide guidance and support to trainees and instructors by facilitating hands-on exercises, equipment demonstrations, troubleshooting activities, inspections, maintenance procedures, and technical skill development. Conduct specialized instruction on safety-sensitive topics, including lockout/tagout procedures, hazard recognition, personal protective equipment (PPE), equipment safety, environmental compliance requirements, and safe maintenance practices. Evaluate training effectiveness by gathering feedback, analyzing performance metrics, reviewing maintenance outcomes, and recommending adjustments to improve learning outcomes, workforce readiness, technical proficiency, and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with rail maintenance leaders, supervisors, technical specialists, safety personnel, and administrative partners to ensure training content and delivery align with maintenance requirements, workforce needs, safety standards, and agency objectives. Support process improvements to standardize maintenance training delivery, enhance technical consistency, improve instructional effectiveness, and maintain high-quality learning experiences across rail maintenance programs. Coordinate logistics for training events, orientations, field exercises, equipment demonstrations, certification activities, and technical workshops, including preparation of instructional materials, equipment readiness, and participant support. Foster a professional, organized, and supportive learning environment that promotes employee engagement, technical proficiency, safety awareness, quality workmanship, and maintenance readiness. Build and maintain strong working relationships with rail maintenance employees, supervisors, technical specialists, instructors, safety personnel, and administrative partners to support workforce development and organizational goals. Remain current on rail vehicle systems, maintenance technologies, diagnostic practices, safety requirements, regulatory standards, and industry best practices to ensure training content remains accurate, relevant, and compliant. OTHER: All job-related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS : High School Diploma or GED required. Additional coursework or training in Transportation, Rolling Stock Maintenance, Infrastructure Maintenance, Rail Technology, Electrical or Mechanical Systems, Education, or a related field is preferred. Two (2) years of experience delivering or supporting training programs in rail maintenance, including classroom instruction, simulator training, field exercises, and hands-on technical workshops. Demonstrated experience providing operational and technical training to rail personnel, including maintenance rules, signal compliance, passenger safety procedures, emergency response protocols, vehicle familiarization, and maintenance practices. Experience evaluating trainee performance, conducting maintenance skill assessments, practical evaluations, and providing one-on-one coaching to ensure competency and operational readiness. Ability to develop, prepare, and deliver training materials, course guides, and instructional content for rail maintenance training programs. Knowledge of rail maintenance environments, including rail yards, maintenance facilities, tracks, stations, and supporting rail infrastructure. Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional strategies, and best practices for teaching maintenance procedures, technical systems, and compliance standards in safety-sensitive transit environments. Familiarity with applicable local, state, and federal regulations affecting rail maintenance, training, and workforce compliance (e.g., FRA, FTA, DOT, OSHA, ADA). Must have a valid Colorado driver's license with no more than 4 moving violations in the past three 3 years; cannot have a violation of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs within the last 5 years. Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements (typically Class B with Passenger Endorsement). This job requires regular and predictable attendance. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES: Deliver classroom, field, shop, and hands-on training for rail maintenance personnel, including new hire instruction, technical skills development, recertifications, preventive maintenance practices, inspections, troubleshooting techniques, repair procedures, testing activities, and safety requirements. Conduct training on rail vehicle systems, track infrastructure, traction power systems, signaling systems, communications systems, facilities, maintenance equipment, tools, diagnostic technologies, and regulatory compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to applicable federal, state, local, and agency standards. Monitor trainee progress, provide individualized coaching and counseling, and conduct performance evaluations, technical skill assessments, qualification reviews, and final evaluations to verify competency in rail maintenance practices. Develop, prepare, and deliver course materials, instructional aids, assessments, and practical learning activities that support rolling stock and infrastructure maintenance training programs and workforce development objectives. Maintain accurate training documentation, including attendance, course completions, skill evaluations, certifications, qualifications, and regulatory compliance records within RTD’s Learning Management System (LMS) and other designated systems. Set up, test, and operate instructional tools, rail vehicles, maintenance equipment, testing devices, diagnostic tools, audiovisual systems, computers, and classroom technology to ensure learning environments are fully functional and supportive of instructional objectives. Ensure all training spaces, classrooms, maintenance facilities, rail vehicles, infrastructure assets, equipment, and tools are properly configured, safe, and ready for instruction, addressing operational or technical issues as needed. Provide guidance and support to trainees and instructors by facilitating hands-on exercises, equipment demonstrations, troubleshooting activities, inspections, maintenance procedures, testing activities, and technical skill development. Conduct specialized instruction on safety-sensitive topics, including lockout/tagout procedures, electrical safety, roadway worker protection, hazard recognition, personal protective equipment (PPE), equipment safety, environmental compliance requirements, and safe maintenance practices. Evaluate training effectiveness by gathering feedback, analyzing performance metrics, reviewing maintenance outcomes, and recommending adjustments to improve learning outcomes, workforce readiness, technical proficiency, asset reliability, and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with rail maintenance leaders, supervisors, technical specialists, safety personnel, and administrative partners to ensure training content and delivery align with maintenance requirements, workforce needs, safety standards, and agency objectives. Support process improvements to standardize maintenance training delivery, enhance technical consistency, improve instructional effectiveness, and maintain high-quality learning experiences across rail vehicle and infrastructure maintenance programs. Coordinate logistics for training events, orientations, field exercises, equipment demonstrations, certification activities, qualification programs, and technical workshops, including preparation of instructional materials, equipment readiness, and participant support. Foster a professional, organized, and supportive learning environment that promotes employee engagement, technical proficiency, safety awareness, quality workmanship, continuous learning, and maintenance readiness. Build and maintain strong working relationships with rail maintenance employees, supervisors, technical specialists, instructors, safety personnel, and administrative partners to support workforce development and organizational goals. Remain current on rail vehicle systems, infrastructure maintenance practices, maintenance technologies, diagnostic methods, safety requirements, regulatory standards, and industry best practices to ensure training content remains accurate, relevant, and compliant. Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of maintenance qualification, certification, and technical skills programs to ensure a knowledgeable, safety-focused, and technically proficient rail maintenance workforce. OTHER An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities. Applications will be accepted through Wednesday September 23rd, 2026 . All applications received by the closing date will be considered for this opportunity. WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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. Worker is subject to varying inside and/or outside temperatures, which may include extreme heat (temperatures above 100 degrees) or extreme cold (temperatures below 32 degrees). Work is performed both inside and outside. Subject to weather. Frequent local travel. CAREER MAP: Based on job performance, experience, education and position availability the next step on the career map for this position may be: Assistant Manager, Bus Training (O&M), Assistant Manager, Rail Training (O&M), Instructional Designer, Bus Training (O&M), Instructional Designer , Rail Training (O&M) ­­­­­­­, Specialist CDL & Support, Specialist, Assessment & Simulation Pay Range: $77,437.00 - $109,380.25 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 , or the Talent Acquisition team . To learn more or see our EEO policy, please visit our EEO page at: 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.