Roadmaster - Lead Track & Safety for Heritage Rail

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Co; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-funded HSA

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. is seeking an experienced Roadmaster to lead and supervise our Maintenance of Way team in Durango, CO.

You will oversee track, roadbed, bridges, and related infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable operations for steam-powered excursions while maintaining regulatory compliance. The Roadmaster will develop maintenance plans, schedules, and capital projects, manage budgets, and coordinate with train operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in railroad track maintenance and inspection
• 2–3 years in a supervisory/foreman role (heritage railroad experience preferred)
• Strong leadership and safety culture development
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook
• Thorough knowledge of FRA standards and track practices
• Able to read blueprints, track charts and engineering plans
• Physical ability for remote, high altitude terrain and variable weather

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise track maintenance crews in inspection, repair and renewal of track infrastructure
• Develop and implement maintenance plans, schedules and capital projects
• Ensure compliance with track standards and safety protocols; prepare inspection reports
• Manage on-track safety and coordinate with train operations
• Oversee material procurement, equipment usage and budget for track work
• Respond to emergencies (derailments, weather events, incidents) and be on-call when needed
• Collaborate with Operations, Mechanical and Engineering departments

Skills

Leadership

Railroad track maintenance

Supervisory experience

Communication

Problem solving

Computer skills

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. is seeking an experienced Roadmaster to lead and supervise our Maintenance of Way team in Durango, CO.

You will oversee track, roadbed, bridges, and related infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable operations for steam-powered excursions while maintaining regulatory compliance. The Roadmaster will develop maintenance plans, schedules, and capital projects, manage budgets, and coordinate with train operations.