What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer - Construction position at R.J. Corman Railroad Group?
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101 RJ Corman Drive, Nicholasville, KY 40356
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Who We Are:
R.J. Corman Railroad Services is a full-service railroad construction, maintenance-of-way and emergency response company with 17 divisions strategically located across the nation.
What You’ll Do:
- Travel extensively in rotating schedule for adequate work life balance (typically 8 days on, 6 days off)
- Be comfortable working outside in all weather conditions
- Digging, hammering, and other physical types of work with various tools
- Operate heavy or specialized equipment. (i.e. Tripp Mach, Mark IV Tamper, TKO, Regulator, M320, Trackhoe, Dozer, Crane, etc.)
- Practice safe working habits and ensure proper PPE is being used
- Communicate with team and supervisor throughout the job process
- Other duties as assigned
Why Work for R.J. Corman?
- Operate heavy or specialized equipment
- Hotel and travel expenses paid for
- Daily per diems
- Company provided PPE
- On the job training provided and advancement opportunities
What You’ll Need:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must pass background, drug screen, and physical capacity test
- Valid CDL-A with no restrictions with manual endorsement and DOT medical card required.
- Lifting 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 lbs.
- Love working outside!
Benefits:
R.J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits. R.J. Corman offers the following benefits:
Full-Time Team Members:
Immediate Eligibility Starting Day One of Employment:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- PTO (Paid Time Off) Accrual
- 8 Paid Holidays Per Year
- Veteran’s Day is a Paid Holiday for US Veterans
- Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
- Voluntary Short and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Accident Insurance
- FSA and HSA Options
- 401K Employer Match
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Group Life Insurance
All Team Members:
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Referral Bonuses
- Employee Discounts from Various Suppliers
- Employee Assistance Program
- Annual Boot Voucher
- Company Provided PPE
- Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance
R. J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that is committed to a safe and drug-free workplace. R. J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing, which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R. J. Corman a safe and drug-free company.