Top 48 Railroad Jobs in Kansas City, Mo

Superintendent
Canadian Pacific —Kansas City, MO
- Multiple hires
- Background check
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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Installation Technician
Omaha Track Inc —Kansas City, MO
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Overtime
- English
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
10d
Supervisor of Rail Terminal Operations
Rail Management Services —Kansas City, MO
- From $24 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Shop Supervisor
Omaha Track Inc —Kansas City, MO
- $40 - $45 an hour
- Overtime
- English
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
10d
Train Dispatcher Trainee
CPKC —Kansas City, MO
- $54.89 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- High school
- Pass drug screening
- Paid training
- Opportunities for advancement
7d
Train Conductor
CPKC —Kansas City, MO
- $117,000 - $133,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
Kansas City, MO Train Conductor
Norfolk Southern Corp —N Kansas City, MO
- $94,000 - $100,000 a year
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Heavy equipment operation
- Travel reimbursement
- Health insurance
Welder - Railroad Freight Car Repair
Mid-America Car, Inc. —Kansas City, MO
- $31.50 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Assembly
- Travel
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
Operations Supervisors
Herzog —Kansas City, MO
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Laborer
Hulcher Services, Inc. —Kansas City, MO
- $25.07 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Quick Apply
3d
Rail Car Mechanic Apprentice
CPKC —Kansas City, MO
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Opportunities for advancement
1d
Seasonal General Laborer, Kansas City MO
Rail Modal Group LLC —Kansas City, MO
- $22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Machine Operator/Laborer
Progress Rail —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- High school
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Conductor/Engineer - Kansas City, KS
Kaw River RR, LLC —Kansas City, KS
- Management
- Basic math
- English
- Paid training
- On-the-job training
Quick Apply
Rail EIT/Coordinator
HDR —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Microsoft Office
4d
Assistant Superintendent
CPKC —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Opportunities for advancement
Superintendent
CPKC —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Opportunities for advancement
Rail Yard General Labor
A&K Railroad Materials Inc —Kansas City, KS
- Full-time
- Forklift
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
8d
General Labor - Shop
A&K Railroad Materials Inc —Kansas City, KS
- Full-time
- Warehouse
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
8d
Manager Public Works
CPKC —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Opportunities for advancement

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Superintendent

Canadian Pacific -
Kansas City, MO

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Pension plan
Vision insurance
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Succession planning
Defect resolution root cause analysis
Phone communication
Inventory management
Customer service
Internal investigations
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Train track rules procedures
Failure analysis

Full Job Description

Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S., Canada, and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

We are collecting resumes for current and future openings in 2026. The final work location will be based anywhere across our U.S. network and will be determined based on business needs.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Deliver yard and train performance to the Operating Plan, including the development and execution of plans and strategies for safety, service and productivity to achieve financial results for assigned territory. As the Superintendent you are accountable for inputs and outputs of safety, service, productivity, financial metrics, and adherence to corporate values. You will ensure focused improvements in the development of the workforce for succession planning of operations.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Optimize productivity (e.g. terminal velocity) by ensuring on-time train performance, yard performance and over-the-road fluidity to meet operating targets and customer requirements
Develop employees and assist in establishing career development plans
Operate within a budget, control costs, and have input to capital budgets for their territory
Ensure safety plan process is rolled out and targets are met
Manage the workforce to ensure productivity and cost control
Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and provide input to Labor Relations for future contract negotiations
Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies and maintain effective working relationships (e.g. FRA etc.)
Build and sustain positive relationships with internal and external customers
Ensure timely implementation of processes identified and directed through corporate initiatives
Accountable for the inventory management of terminals and line of road in their areas of responsibility
Take ownership of all rail cars idle 24 hours or longer
Accountable for full understanding of business requirements, service commitments and any service penalty conditions for customers in their geographic area
Accountable for the understanding of, and capability to personally access/use any and all systems and technology used by their staff (i.e. TYES, NEXUS, AIR)
Occasionally operate trains; maintain certifications and licenses, General Code Operating Rules (GCOR, Engineer etc.) as per industry regulations

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or general equivalency
10+ years of railway experience, qualified Conductor or Locomotive Engineer preferred
Valid driver's license
Valid U.S. passport or ability to obtain one; allowing entry/re-entry to Canada and Mexico
Must be or become GCOR rules qualified
Knowledge of investigations and root cause analysis
Ability to communicate effectively across all levels and through multiple channels, including written, verbal, phone, and computer-based communication
Ability to set priorities, develop action plans, and execute effectively under pressure
Willingness to be available 24/7 as required for operational leadership needs

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

Flexible and competitive benefits package
Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
Employee share purchase plan
Annual fitness subsidy
Part-time studies program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Medical and Drug Testing

This is a safety critical position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company or regulated drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

Background Investigation

Criminal history check
Education verification
Professional references
Driver’s license verification and driving history
Passport verification
Social Security Number verification

BECOMING A RAILROADER:

As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Management Conductor Program

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CULTURE OF INCLUSION:

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

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Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Relocation assistance
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

To be hired in this safety critical role, a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company and/or regulated drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required. Do you understand these requirements?

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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railroad jobs in kansas city, mo

Superintendent

Installation Technician

Supervisor of Rail Terminal Operations

Shop Supervisor

Train Dispatcher Trainee

Train Conductor

Kansas City, MO Train Conductor

Welder - Railroad Freight Car Repair

Operations Supervisors

Laborer

Rail Car Mechanic Apprentice

Seasonal General Laborer, Kansas City MO

Machine Operator/Laborer

Conductor/Engineer - Kansas City, KS

Rail EIT/Coordinator

Assistant Superintendent

Superintendent

Rail Yard General Labor

General Labor - Shop

Manager Public Works

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