Operators Of The Month

Felix Espinoza

October 2023: Felix Espinoza

Operator Felix Espinoza noticed a child on their own at Arapahoe station. Rather than simply continue on route, Operator Espinoza talk to the child and realized they were lost. He stayed with the child until a Street Supervisor could arrive and reconnect the person with their family.

Operator of the Month Q&A

What were you in a previous life?

In my previous life I was a sandwich maker with the Jimmy johns gourmet subs. At Heart since I was 5 at the earliest I can remember I’ve always wanted to be in the agency as an operator.

What do you like best about your job?

What I like best out my job is making sure that folks get from Point A, to point B safely.

If you could listen to music while working, what type would you choose?

I would choose a mixture of music ranging from old school hip-hop/rap to modern day pop.

If you could deck out your bus, what style would it be?

My style choice for bus design wouldn’t change the 50th anniversary scheme is perfect!

If you could change your uniform color, what color would you prefer?

It would most likely be the browns / beige what we used to have, but with the modern black cargo style trousers currently used.

What type of service would you drive if given the choice?

If I had a preference in service to run regularly I would run MLX Loop Extra, and some of the special service runs like bus bridge, shopper special, sports rides, etc.

Written by RTD Staff