Carpenter II

Division/Department: Car Shop Department

Job Title: Carpenter II

Reports To: Car Shop Foreman

Type of Position: Hourly (Non Exempt)

Classification: Regular (Benefits-Eligible)

Compensation: $25 - $30/hr.

Location: Durango, Colorado

Job Summary: The Carpenter II position is a senior level carpentry position with Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. This position primarily works in the Car Shop Department to perform interior and exterior wood repair/replacement on rolling stock. Work typically includes wood framing, sanding, staining, finishing and electrical/plumbing repair. Candidates should have advanced framing and finish carpentry skills and an ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Projects are centered around repair and carpentry work on historic structures, cars and other railroad artifacts/material. Our rolling stock renovations require advanced carpentry skill as well as basic electrical, HVAC and plumbing work.

Benefits Offered: We offer a comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plan with employer-funded H.S.A. (for qualified employees), company-funded Life and AD&D Insurance, a generous PTO plan, 401K with company match, as well as discounts on merchandise and train vouchers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform structural carpentry work on all rolling stock including framing and siding work utilizing various material types including T&G sidings.
• Perform various types of finish carpentry work on all rolling stock to include the construction of doors, windows and other specialty trim projects employing various types of material.
• Install and repair plumbing on train coaches.
• Install, repair and maintain RV-type furnaces on coaches.
• Install, repair and maintain generators and basic AC and DC electrical systems on coaches.
• Employ basic railroad operating practices and rules to ensure successful interaction with operating crews and to perform regular inspections on rolling stock.
• Follow and edit drawings and blueprints for projects, as needed.
• Assist the Carman I position with railroad car inspections prior to departure and be able to perform minor repairs in a timely fashion, as required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to pass a preemployment drug screening and physical capabilities evaluation.

Education, Skill and Work Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years carpentry and construction experience or equivalent ability to demonstrate high proficiency in various woodworking and finish carpentry.
• A working knowledge of residential plumbing and electrical applications with a solid ability to troubleshoot issues and perform repairs.
• A proven command of woodworking capabilities to include cabinet, framing and finish work with prior experience, a must.
• Ability to perform and experience with general home repair and building, highly preferred (i.e. drywall, painting, form-making, etc.)
• Basic knowledge or and ability to make repairs to audio wiring, highly preferred.
• Mechanical skills and/or welding and metal working skills, a plus.
• Familiarity with working with woodworking tools (hand-held and power tools), required.
• Ability to use ladders, scaffolds, miter saws, table saws, jig saws, et. al. in a safe and efficient manner, required.

Work Environment:

• Working in and around rail yard and within an industrial shop environment
• Regularly crawl under coaches, work in confined spaces, and work atop ladders.
• Regular time spent outdoors in all types of weather
• Ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl and twist.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Varied work schedule with overtime work, weekend or evening shifts, as requested.

Salary : $25 - $30