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Adventure is Right Outside Your Door

Experience the Colorado lifestyle you actually moved here for.  At the Royal Gorge Route Railroad, adventure is right outside your door. Nestled in the stunning Royal Gorge Region along the Arkansas river, Cañon City is Colorado’s hidden gem—mountain access at your fingertips, world-class rafting and fishing, endless trails, rock climbing, hot springs, and skiing/snowboarding—all without battling I-70 traffic. The best part? You’ll prosper with a highly competitive salary & benefits at an affordable cost of living.

We’re looking for great people who embody a genuine spirit of service, have a serious appetite for adventure and are seeking meaningful career growth. Always curious and caring, our team puts their heart into everything they do, striving to do their best no matter the task at hand. We are team players, problem solvers, innovators and lovers of people, travel, and the Colorado life. If this sounds like the kind of place you want to be, we invite you to apply now! Join us and contribute your skills and talents while flourishing professionally at the Royal Gorge Route!

Please check the Royal Gorge Route Railroad career listings for current openings and apply online today!

Company Benefits

Full-Time Benefits

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
Generous paid time off
Up to an 8% 401k match
Opportunity for employee and family scholarships
Free gym passes to local health clubs
Retail & Happy Endings Caboose Cafe discounts
Free Royal Gorge Route Railroad tickets
Opportunities for growth

If you’re an energetic team player who wants to love where you work while making a great living, please apply!

Part-Time Benefits

Part-time Royal Gorge Route team members get flexibility with great pay and great perks, including:

Up to 8% 401K match
Opportunity for employee and family scholarships
Free passes to local health clubs
Retail and Happy Endings Caboose Cafe discounts
Free Royal Gorge Route Railroad tickets
Opportunities for growth

If you’re an energetic team player who wants to love where you work while making a great living, please apply!

Insurance

Full-time salaried and full-time hourly (working at least 35 hours per week) are eligible for our generous health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage. We offer 100% covered premiums for our staff members and their immediate family, with the option to upgrade further based on your desired deductible.

Health insurance for team member and immediate family
Dental insurance for team member and immediate family
Vision insurance for team member and immediate family
Life insurance for team member

Retirement

It’s never too early to start saving for retirement.

Every single team member (part-time and full-time!) at the Royal Gorge Route Railroad, and our sister properties, are eligible for up to 8% 401K match. This generous contribution means you can level up your savings significantly.

Paid Time Off

Work-life balance is a must. Here, we work hard so we can play hard, whatever that means for you! We offer generous paid time off to our full-time salaried and full-time hourly team members. Equally as important, we’re located within minutes of some serious outdoor fun – including rafting, hiking, biking, running trails and more. When you work and live in the Royal Gorge Region, it’s easy to create balance and find your adventure, right outside your door.

Scholarships

We value education for our staff and their children. The Royal Gorge Route invites all team members to apply for scholarships for trade and four-year institutions. It’s generous – and that’s just one reason why you’ll love working here.

Quality of Life

There’s nothing better than living in the Rocky Mountains! Canon City is nestled in the heart of the Royal Gorge Region – some say it’s got a classic Colorado vibe. Here, outdoor adventure opportunities abound, and you’d be hard pressed to find a better quality of life anywhere else in the state.

One way we enjoy ourselves and stay healthy is taking advantage of all that mother nature has to offer, right outside our doors. We’re within minutes of rafting, hiking, biking and running trails, and less than an hour from skiing and staycation destinations you’ll love. Plus, our part-time and full-time team members have access to free passes to local health clubs!

Hear from Current Employees

“I love people and I love trains. Getting to drive this locomotive through one of the most stunning natural wonders of the world every day is my dream job.”

Jackson

Train Conductor

“I’ve been with the RGRR for more than a decade. It’s a great place to work and grow your skills in the hospitality business. The fully covered health, dental and vision insurance makes me feel even more valued!”

Shawnee

Onboard Server

“Working with a dedicated hospitality team to help guests create incredible memories is deeply satisfying. And as a native Coloradan, I feel incredibly lucky to live and work right here in the Royal Gorge Region!”

Daniel

Bartender

“Retail is my jam, it always has been. I love working at the Royal Gorge Route because we stay busy and have an incredible variety of great merchandise. From wearables to home goods to memorabilia, I love what we’re offering, and guests love it too.”

Kathy

Gift Shop Team

“My team is the best in the business. Our job is to build relationships with guests before they even step foot on the train – and we love it. Taking care of people from around the world, helping them create a Royal Gorge Route Railroad adventure is fun and gratifying!”

Sarah

Sales & Reservations Director

“When I found cooking, I found my career. Working onboard the train is an excellent place to practice my craft and continue to learn. I love it – and I love the team I get to work with daily.”

Chance

Sous Chef

“There are no bad days in the Royal Gorge! No matter the weather – which is usually stunning, it’s a beautiful place to spend my days. I’m grateful for mother nature’s beauty and for the team aboard the train – we make great things happen and have a great time while doing it.”

Michael

Guest Liason

“From casual to fine dining, we get to do it all. We get to make people happy with fresh, scratch-made dining – and I enjoy making the magic happen right here in the onboard kitchen.”

Joe

Onboard Chef

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Experience the Colorado lifestyle you actually moved here to enjoy.

At the Royal Gorge Route Railroad, adventure is right outside your door. Nestled in the stunning Royal Gorge Region along the Arkansas river, Cañon City is Colorado’s hidden gem—mountain access at your fingertips, world-class rafting and fishing, endless trails, rock climbing, hot springs, and skiing/snowboarding—all without battling I-70 traffic. The best part? You’ll prosper with a highly competitive salary & benefits at an affordable cost of living.

Ever wanted to love what you do & where you live?

We’re a high-performing team of exceptional strategists with backgrounds in hospitality and travel. As one of America’s premier tourist destinations and Colorado’s most breathtaking rolling restaurant, the Royal Gorge Route Railroad is a pioneer in the industry, and we are seeking trailblazing talent to hop onboard and support our mission to create unforgettable experiences. In addition to the railroad, our guest offerings include the Happy Endings Caboose Café, The Royal Gorge Mansion, and several extended stay properties and short term lodging in the Royal Gorge Region and across the United States.

Salaried Careers

We are hospitality and tourism pros. Our full-time salaried positions include opportunities throughout our leadership team, food and beverage team, and operations shop team. We’re always looking for passionate, experienced folks to take us to the next level. Please check out our open roles!