Roadmaster – Track & Safety Leader, Heritage Railroad

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

HSA

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad seeks an experienced Roadmaster to lead the Maintenance of Way team in Durango, CO. This exempt leadership role ensures safe, reliable, and high-quality track operations for our 45-mile narrow gauge line, preserving heritage while meeting regulatory standards.

You will supervise track crews, develop maintenance plans, manage capital projects, and coordinate with operations to support daily excursions.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills and ability to drive Safe Production while fostering teamwork.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in railroad track maintenance and inspection, with 2–3 years in a supervisory/foreman role.
• Sufficient computer skills to manage schedules, track expenditures and labor costs (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Demonstrated ability to build and implement processes for regular inspection, defect identification and maintenance of tracks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise track maintenance crews in inspection, repair, and renewal of track, roadbed, bridges, culverts, and related infrastructure.
• Conduct regular track inspections (walking, hi-rail, and visual) in accordance with Track Safety Standards and company policies.
• Develop and implement maintenance plans, work schedules, and capital improvement projects to maintain safe operating conditions year-round, including snow removal and avalanche-prone area considerations.
• Ensure compliance with track standards, and internal safety protocols; prepare required inspection reports and documentation.
• Manage on-track safety for work crews and coordinate with train operations to protect work zones and schedule track windows.
• Oversee material procurement, equipment usage, and budget for track-related activities.
• Respond to emergencies, including derailments, weather events, rockslides, or other incidents affecting track integrity; be available for on-call duties.
• Foster a strong safety culture, conduct safety briefings, training, and audits; promote teamwork and accountability among employees.
• Collaborate with other departments (Operations, Mechanical, Engineering) to support overall railroad performance and guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Railroad maintenance

Supervisory experience

Reading blueprints

Track geometry

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad seeks an experienced Roadmaster to lead the Maintenance of Way team in Durango, CO. This exempt leadership role ensures safe, reliable, and high-quality track operations for our 45-mile narrow gauge line, preserving heritage while meeting regulatory standards.

You will supervise track crews, develop maintenance plans, manage capital projects, and coordinate with operations to support daily excursions.