Join the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA), the largest rural transit agency in the U.S., in the stunning Colorado Rockies. Known for innovative and reliable transit, RFTA connects vibrant communities while supporting sustainability and quality of life.
Company Name: Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) Title of Position: Fleet Service Worker Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Location: Aspen, Colorado Pay Range: Hiring/Starting pay range is $20.35 - $26.37/hourly, based on experience. Benefits: Benefits include (but are not limited to): Paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and hearing insurance with FSA/HSA, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), 401(a) and 457(b) retirement plans, EAP, ski pass, etc. For more detail - https://www.rfta.com/employment/benefits/
Position Purpose:
Provides support to the Maintenance Department by performing a variety of essential duties, including cleaning, servicing, and moving RFTA transit vehicles and equipment. Primary responsibilities include fueling, cleaning, and preparing buses for service, including conventional, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV).
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive.
- Operates vehicles in strict compliance with RFTA policies, directives, procedures, and all applicable Federal and Colorado traffic laws and regulations.
- Performs routine maintenance tasks such as fueling, charging, cleaning, fogging, and washing buses, shuttles, and automotive equipment. Assists mechanics as needed.
- Follows RFTA procedures for proficient use of automated fueling and fluid management systems.
- Cleans the interiors of buses, including floors, walls, mirrors, ceilings, carpets, and upholstery, using both manual and powered equipment.
- Removes, empties, and replaces fare vaults during fueling; downloads fare collection data from buses using a reader.
- Maintains a clean and organized work area; monitors, refills, and orders cleaning supplies as necessary.
- Operates and parks buses and automotive equipment inside and outside RFTA maintenance facilities. Updates RFTA’s vehicle tracking system as required.
- Records vehicle mileage, fuel and fluid usage, and other relevant data in fueling or fleet management systems.
- Checks EVIR reports while processing vehicles. Parks processed vehicles in designated areas and updates the plot sheet accordingly.
- Ensures vehicle readiness for prompt pull-out of assigned buses.
- Conducts routine cleanliness inspections with Operations personnel and performs annual cleanliness inspections for FTA State of Good Repair (SGR) reporting.
- Documents all actions taken in a professional manner in written and /or electronic format. Completes all necessary forms (e.g., accident, incident, and spill reports, core and warranty information and etc.).
- Continuously improves professional knowledge, skills, and abilities by participating in training sessions and relevant educational opportunities.
- Performs fleet-wide projects as assigned during downtime or overlap periods.
- Attends and actively participates in routine safety meetings and training sessions.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of safety procedures and best practices for bus and automotive fueling, charging, washing, and servicing.
- Ability to work effectively toward personal, department, and organizational goals, meeting performance standards as outlined in departmental guidelines.
- Proficiency in computer use, including accurate data entry for maintenance software.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to plan and manage work activities efficiently.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work harmoniously with team members.
- Ability to safely operate buses, light- and medium-duty trucks, and forklifts.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend English for safety and documentation purposes.
- Basic computer literacy to log time and document maintenance issues.
- Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in English.
Qualifications:
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Certifications and Licenses
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- If holding an out-of-state license, must obtain a Colorado license within 90 days.
- Valid DOT Physical Exam Certificate.
- Underground Storage Tank (UST) Certification (Class C)
- CNG Fuel Certification
Experience
- No prior experience required; training provided.
- Must be able to speak, read, and understand English well enough to comprehend training materials, safety communications, and documentation.
Working Conditions:
Strenuous physical activity, including handling objects up to 50 lbs. occasionally and up to 20 lbs. frequently. Frequent walking, stair climbing, bending, stooping, and repetitive motions. Work occurs in close proximity to operating machinery and outdoors in all weather conditions. Regular exposure to bodily fluids and hazardous materials; strict adherence to safety protocols required. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided and required.
Must be able to pass fitness for duty test and drug and alcohol prior to employment.
RFTA Vehicle Maintenance Department operates two locations 24 hrs./7 days week 365 days a year. All employees are expected to work weekends, holidays and any shift as necessary. Most shifts are 10 ½ hours with non-traditional staring times; generally, the morning shift (6:00 AM), afternoon (2:00 PM) or grave yard (10:00 PM). There are no conventional Mon-Fri 8am – 5pm shifts.
Application Deadline/Closing Date:
No deadline. Posting will remain until all open positions are filled.
How to Apply:
Please apply via the RFTA website. This position, and all current open positions, are located here - https://rfta.wd501.myworkdayjobs.com/rftacareers
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
RFTA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
