Railroad Roadmaster

Company: Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the
Location: Columbus
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

We are looking to add a full time Roadmaster to our 340 mile shortline railroad in Columbus, NE. Responsibilities Supervises all track and structure Maintenance on railroad. Responsible for Planning and implementation of maintenance programs and capital projects. Manages Maintenance and Capital Programs to ensure Safety, Productivity, Quality and adherence to Budgets Instructs work force on safety compliance and mandated programs. Negotiates pricing for equipment and materials. Purchases needed materials for Maintenance of Way projects. Participates in week end duty assignments. Supervision of Maintenance of Way employees to include training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, and resolving problems, overseeing work done by outside contractors. Responsibilities include handling railcar movement clearances. Recommends persons for hiring and recommends discipline for Maintenance of Way employees. Assists with the annual business plan and projection of anticipated expenses. Qualifications Preferred Minimum 15 years experience in railroad track maintenance and construction. Preferred Minimum 5 years supervisory experience. Thorough knowledge of all aspects of Railroad maintenance and construction practices. Proven Track Record in providing leadership and results in Safety. Thorough knowledge of FRA practices and standards, including Roadway Worker Safety Regulations. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word preferred. Strong verbal and written communications skills required. Must be able to work effectively with all levels of Municipal and State Governments. Must become qualified on the General Code of Operating Rules. Must possess a valid driver’s license. $85,000 - $95,000 a year Medical & Dental Insurance, Railroad Retirement and a profit sharing program We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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