Roadmaster: Track & Structure Maintenance Lead

Rio Grande Pacific Corporation; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Central Railroad Company is seeking a Roadmaster to supervise track and structure maintenance, plan and implement maintenance programs, and manage Maintenance of Way performance across safety, productivity, quality, and budget expectations.

The role also supports workforce supervision, safety instruction, purchasing, contractor oversight, railcar movement clearances, and annual business planning at the Nebraska operations site. Strong leadership and FRA compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of railroad track maintenance experience.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Thorough knowledge of railroad maintenance practices and safety.
• FRA practices and standards knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all track and structure maintenance.
• Plan and implement maintenance programs and capital projects.
• Manage maintenance and capital programs to ensure safety, productivity, quality, and budget adherence.
• Instruct workforce on safety compliance and mandated programs.
• Negotiate pricing for equipment and materials.
• Purchase materials for Maintenance of Way projects.
• Participate in weekend duty assignments.
• Supervise Maintenance of Way employees, including training and performance reviews.
• Oversee work performed by outside contractors.
• Handle railcar movement clearances.
• Recommend hiring and discipline decisions for Maintenance of Way staff.
• Assist with annual business planning and expense projections.

Skills

Railroad maintenance

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Nebraska Central Railroad Company is seeking a Roadmaster to supervise track and structure maintenance, plan and implement maintenance programs, and manage Maintenance of Way performance across safety, productivity, quality, and budget expectations.

The role also supports workforce supervision, safety instruction, purchasing, contractor oversight, railcar movement clearances, and annual business planning at the Nebraska operations site. Strong leadership and FRA compliance are essential.