RTD hosts career fair to hire operators, maintenance, technical and supervisory positions, May 30
Individuals are invited to learn more about available roles across RTD’s bus and rail teams with full- and part-time opportunities
DENVER (May 23, 2025) –– The Regional Transportation District (RTD) is inviting individuals interested in joining the agency’s team to attend its Bus and Rail Career Fair 3-6 p.m. Friday, May 30. The event is for a variety of roles including bus and rail operators for full- or part-time opportunities as well as maintenance, technical and supervisors and manager roles within the bus and rail operations teams. RTD is hosting the event at its Platte Division, 3333 Ringsby Ct., Denver, CO 80216.
Benefits and pay
Candidates who are hired as bus or rail operators will receive a $4,000 signing bonus and paid training, including commercial driver’s license (CDL) training, and guidance through the permit process for bus operator candidates. Bus and rail operator pay starts at $25.96 an hour and qualified candidates need to have a domestic driver’s license valid for at least two years.
Kiosks will be available on site for candidates to apply for open roles and RTD staff will be available to assist with the application process. Based on applications, qualified candidates will be invited to a pre-hire session for bus and rail operator roles.
RTD has installed live look-in cameras across its bus fleet and is installing the technology on its light rail vehicles to improve safety and security and to support a Welcoming Transit Environment for operators and customers. In addition, the agency installed upgraded barrier shields across its bus fleet for operator safety.
The bus or rail operator role is a career that people can retire from or start as a second career. It provides a needed service for the community and contributes to the agency’s mission of making lives better through connections. RTD invests in its employees and trains them for future leadership roles within RTD and the transit industry.
Career fair attendees can learn more about RTD’s benefits and opportunities during Friday’s event.
Full event details
What: RTD’s Bus and Rail Career Fair
Date: Friday, May 30
Time: 3 –6 p.m.
Location: RTD Platte Division
3333 Ringsby Ct., Denver, CO 80216
Many RTD frontline positions are eligible for a hiring bonus. To learn more about career opportunities with RTD, please visit the Careers page on the RTD website.