Does anyone want a job in Denver?

[brooklynite]

More than 50 RTD train trips canceled Monday amid operator shortage

DENVER — The Regional Transportation District continues to deal with a widespread shortage of train and bus operators, and that resulted in a large number of canceled trips Monday.

As of 6 a.m. Monday, RTD’s website was showing more than 50 canceled trips on the C, D, E, F, H and R lines throughout the morning and early afternoon hours.

RTD has been taking public feedback on the operator shortage and plans to discuss the issue on Thursday.

Beyond canceled trips, the shortage has resulted in many operators working six days a week.

Officials have been weighing whether to reduce service in some areas to make up for the lack of drivers, though that plan has met some opposition.

https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/more-than-50-rtd-train-trips-canceled-monday-amid-operator-shortage

[DavidDvorkin]

1. There are jobs of many kinds available in Denver

However, housing prices are prohibitively high and rising rapidly. That's our main problem right now.

[Leith]

2. They could find more employees if their requirements weren't so strict

Here's the listing on Indeed:

https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c3e3253b77fe7349&tk=1dpvu6a81bv15800&from=serp&vjs=3&advn=9963809814165327&adid=311416324&sjdu=vR8DjJS_lGVUU_59nxeCieFmcelxrT7Dh049a_yjk_orOdkC5UK9LncjeGJgCHm-mLMUEBkoMPaWUJjA_nsEdi1NWsc1p_3E875WQszdTIBD-iNwdSW0rCN3hHZNRcyM


Requirements include:

Demonstrated ability to push/pull up to 125 pounds and lift/carry up to 60 pounds without assistance.

Ability to pass a RTD required Physical Ability Assessment (PAA) related to the physical requirements of the essential functions of the job.

Professional driving experience within the last three (3) years. Experience may include, but not be limited to, previous operation of light rail vehicle, transit bus/school bus and/or truck.

They have pretty much limited their hiring pool to men between the ages of 21 and 55.

The top starting pay is $19.98 per hour (less than $42K annual, though there is probably overtime available). Does anyone know about cost of living and price of housing around Denver?