Supervisor, Transit System & Support (Bus) Boulder

Regional Transportation District

$71K — $100K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • One year of experience in transit operations or related support functions.
  • At least two years in progressively responsible bus operations roles.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a CDL with Passenger Endorsement in Colorado.
  • Must pass a Division of Services for People with Disabilities background screening.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and train bus operators; manage performance and ensure equitable treatment.
  • Resolve daily operational issues and oversee safe and reliable service delivery.
  • Investigate accidents, incidents, and customer complaints; assess on-ground situations.
  • Maintain real-time communication with the Regional Operations Center for service adjustments.
  • Respond to emergencies and service disruptions, implementing operational solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with operating rules, policies, and federal regulations, conducting fit-for-duty observations.
  • Document incidents and operational decisions; prepare safety and compliance reports.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career advancement within the organization, including potential promotion to Assistant Manager.
  • Collaborative work environment with internal departments and committees to enhance service performance.
  • Job offers a meaningful impact on community transit services and customer satisfaction.
  • Comprehensive safety programs and regulatory compliance expectations.
  • Assurance of equitable treatment and professional conduct in the workplace.
Full Job Description

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.

Job Profile Summary
This position reports to the Assistant Manager, Operations, and supervises bus operators and supports the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of bus transit services. Working closely with the Regional Operations Center (ROC), the role coordinates real‑time service control, responds to incidents, and ensures on‑time performance while maintaining strong communication between ROC staff and Operators. Responsibilities include monitoring system performance, making operational decisions to optimize service reliability, and supporting incident management to minimize disruptions. The position ensures compliance with operational and regulatory requirements, promotes positive customer experience, and collaborates on union‑related matters to maintain a productive work environment. A strong commitment to safety and professional conduct is essential in all aspects of the role. This is a safety sensitive position subject to the rules and regulations of the RTD drug and alcohol policy.

This requisition is expecting to fill multiple vacancies

ESSENTIAL:

  • Supervise bus operators, including training, coaching, performance management, and ensuring equitable treatment.

  • Oversee daily bus operations by resolving operational issues, supporting operators, and ensuring safe, reliable service delivery.

  • Investigates accidents, incidents, disputes, disturbances, and customer complaints as assigned and in conjunction with dispatch and reschedules busses due to these disruptions in service. When investigating accidents, incidents, and potential substance abuse problems, assesses ability of operators to continue in service. Evaluates the severity of an accident scene and determines if the deployment of additional resources is required. 

  • Maintain real‑time communication with the Regional Operations Center to coordinate service adjustments and relay critical information.

  • Respond to service disruptions and emergencies, implementing operational solutions such as single‑tracking, bus bridges, and medical response coordination.

  • Ensure compliance with bus operating rules, policies, procedures, and federal regulations, including conducting fit‑for‑duty observations.

  • Perform hazard analyses, safety assessments, and service reliability evaluations; monitor construction impacts and recommend operational adjustments.

  • Document incidents and operational decisions and prepare reports for safety, compliance, and performance improvement reviews.

  • Conduct inspections of stations, platforms, yards, and facilities to ensure safety, cleanliness, and operational readiness.

  • Support customer service by assisting passengers, monitoring rider behavior, and ensuring adherence to agency rules and standards.

  • Collaborate with internal departments, participate in committees, and support cross‑functional initiatives to enhance rail operations and service performance.

OTHER:

  • All job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • One year in transit operations, maintenance, schedule making, or a related support function. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

  • Minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in bus operations. Experience must include working directly with operations staffand supporting safe and reliable vehicle operations. 

  •  Please confirm accuracy of redline changes, or make additional changes

  • Must be able to pass Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) background screening. This screening includes but may not be limited to: fingerprint-based checks of national crime information databases, and/or state child abuse and elder abuse registries for offenses that may impact the ability of the applicant to have unsupervised contact with vulnerable populations.

  • Possession of current/valid or ability to obtain a CDL with Passenger Endorsement issued by Colorado. Must have a valid Colorado driver's license and 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of transit routes, service structures, operating practices, and work rules.

  • Understanding safety standards, hazard analyses, emergency response procedures, and service restoration practices.

  • Knowledge of scheduling, reroutes, stop locations, and service delivery adjustments.

  • Proficient in assessing service reliability, identifying hazards, and monitoring construction or operational impacts.

  • Understanding of drug and alcohol testing requirements and compliance standards.

  • Proficient in supervising staff, providing training and coaching, and applying performance management and disciplinary processes.

  • Ability to deliver strong customer service and ensure compliance with rider rules and codes of conduct.

  • Proficient in collaboration, cross‑functional teamwork, and effective communication across departments.

  • Ability to implement leader standard work focused on safety, reliability, and customer experience. Proficient in resolving service‑related challenges and making timely decisions during degraded or emergency operations.

  • Ability to ensure operational adherence to legal, regulatory, and collective bargaining requirements. Proficient in accurate documentation, record keeping, data entry, and operational reporting.

  • Strong problem‑solving abilities and the capacity to identify operational issues early and implement corrective actions.

  • Ability to evaluate and recommend adjustments to routes, stops, layovers, and schedules to improve service performance.

  • Ability to determine the need for post‑accident drug and alcohol testing in accordance with policy.

OTHER: An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities.

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 accommodation.

  • 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.

  • Must work under hazardous conditions including high places, chemical exposures, electrical current, moving machinery, exposure to blood, etc.

  • The worker is subject to fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc., which affect the skin or respiratory system.

  • The ability to independently travel between multiple locations as required by operational needs.

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, Regional Operations Center

­­­­­­­­We are considering all applications for this position up until the position close date of 9/14/2026 at 11:59PM. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date.

Pay Range:

$71,043.00 - $100,348.50 Annual

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