Railcar & Facilities Maintenance Technician

Railcar/Facilities Maintenance 1 Technician Job Description

Reports To:                  Interior Railcar Foreman                   

FLSA Status:                 Fulltime Hourly, non-exempt

Prepared By:               HR Director    

Prepared Date:            7/28/2024

Compensation:            $18 - $20 per hour

About us: The Royal Gorge Route Railroad is one of America’s premier tourist destinations and Colorado’s most breathtaking rolling restaurant serving more than 200,000 guests from around the world annually. Founded in 1998 by a family of travel and tourism pros, we have grown our business by bringing together a team that is passionate about guest service, great food and creating memorable experiences.

In addition to the Royal Gorge Route Railroad, our guest offerings include the Happy Endings Caboose Café, The Royal Gorge Mansion, and several long- and short-term stay properties in the Royal Gorge Region and across the United States.

We value our staff, and we like to have fun. In addition to becoming an integral part of our team, full-time staff members enjoy excellent perks, including 100% covered premiums for employee and immediate family members for health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, up to an 8% 401k match, opportunity for employee and family scholarships, retail discounts, free tickets, and opportunities for growth. If you’re an energetic team player who wants to love where you work while making a great living, please apply!

Summary: The Mechanical Department is responsible for all maintenance and upkeep of the railroad’s fleet of 23 railcars as well as buildings/grounds. The railcar maintenance team will use hand tools, power tools, plumbing and cutting equipment and measuring instruments; may be called upon to operate forklifts and Genie lifts.

Essential Functions

·         Work under Interior Railcar Foreman in performing a maintenance program for the rolling stock fleet of 23 pieces of equipment

·         Perform daily inspection of passenger train and perform work order repairs as necessary

·         Perform railcar overhauls that can include a combination of framing, woodworking, plumbing, flooring and basic metalwork

·         Address maintenance calls to the company’s buildings including main offices, ticket office, out buildings, as well as upkeep on our railroad maintenance facility

·         Audit shop equipment for potential repairs

·         Trouble shoot equipment needed to complete jobs

·         Create and facilitate projects to completion including any related paperwork or service reports

·         Communicate plans and projects effectively to other team members

·         Safely use rigging and lifting equipment

·         Maintain the highest standards concerning quality of workmanship and safe work performance

·         Maintain clean work practices and understand the effects of dirt and debris

·         Understand and adhere to our safety culture

·         Demonstrate a willingness to work with other shop leads as well as other departments within the company

·         Actively participate in safety meetings

·         Provide daily progress updates to Interior Railcar Foreman

·         Other duties as assigned by supervisors or management

Education/Minimum Requirements

·         High School diploma or equivalent

·         3 years in the construction industry preferred

Knowledge

·         Experience in such areas as: Wood-working & Plumbing

·         Able to operate fork lifts, big and small

·         Proficient in layout, fit-up and fabrication

·         Have a demonstrated ability to perform light machining, utilizing drills, taps, etc

Working Conditions/Essential Job Functions

·         Fluency in English

·         Regular exposure to extreme temperatures

·         Heavy lifting – up to 75 lbs

·         Work in elevated position, climbing, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling

·         Position will spend 80% of work time on feet

Salary : $18 - $20