Supervisor, Work Assignments (Commuter Rail)

About the role

This position manages daily staffing and vehicle requirements to ensure all scheduled service is fully covered and operates on time. The role builds and adjusts schedules, monitors extra board and overtime usage, and responds to last‑minute staffing or operational changes to prevent missed trips or service interruptions. It collaborates closely with operations staff on work assignments, vehicle deployment, detours, and system issues, while maintaining strong partnerships with employees, union leadership, and other departments. The position ensures compliance with safety standards, policies, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements, and supports a positive, productive work environment. Additional responsibilities include analyzing operational data and preparing detailed reports for administrative and bargaining‑unit staff. This is a safety sensitive position subject to the rules and regulations of the RTD Drug and Alcohol Policy.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Operators by providing direction, training, coaching, performance feedback, and equitable treatment while maintaining a positive and respectful work environment.
• Conduct fit‑for‑duty observations and ensure Operator compliance with all operating rules, policies, procedures, work instructions, and federal regulations.
• Monitor daily operations, identify service‑related issues (schedules, routes, detours, reliability, safety hazards), and implement or recommend solutions.
• Oversee daily pullout, workforce utilization, vehicle assignments, extra board operations, and scheduling to ensure all service is covered and on time.
• Manage assignments, Hours of Service compliance, leave tracking, and timekeeping accuracy; prepare payroll‑related documentation and conduct regular audits.
• Support workforce bid processes, change‑day activities