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Grapple Truck Operator (CDL-A Required)

R.J. Corman Railroad Group
Nicholasville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 9/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/9/2026

R. J. Corman Railroad Services is seeking a Grapple Truck Operator in Nicholasville, KY.

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:

  • Transporting, operating, and servicing heavy equipment used in clearing railroad derailments
  • Safely operate grapple trucks with CDL-A license.
  • Material handling of heavy steel chains, blocks and steel cables, and other devices.
  • Practice safe working habits and ensure proper PPE is being used
  • Safely drive, operate, and maintain CDL-A required vehicles and equipment
  • Maintenance, cleaning, and set-up of equipment requiring use of small and large tools including cutting torch and welding.
  • Digging, hammering, and other physical types of work with various tools
  • Follow DOT regulations, ensuring proper permits and driving regulations are followed
  • Be comfortable working outside in all weather conditions
  • Communicate with team and supervisor throughout the job process
  • Other duties as assigned

Why Work for R.J. Corman?

  • Operate heavy or specialized equipment (i.e. Sideboom, Track Loader, Excavator, Vac Truck, Grapple Truck, etc.)
  • Guaranteed 40 hours per week with high potential for overtime
  • Hotel and travel expenses paid for
  • Company provided PPE
  • On the job training provided and advancement opportunities

What You’ll Need:

  • 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.
  • Comfortable with working at heights over 25 feet on railroad cars; on bridges, over water, or in water.
  • 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.

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