Groundsman/Laborer - Albany, NY

R. J. Corman Railroad Services is currently seeking a Groundsman/Laborer to join our team in Albany, NY.

Responsibilities: 

• Material handling of heavy steel chains, blocks, steel cables, and other devices.
• Practice safe working habits and ensure proper PPE is being used.
• 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.
• Be comfortable working outside in all weather conditions.
• Communicate with team and supervisor throughout the job process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience: 

• Ability to operate heavy or specialized equipment (i.e., Sideboom, Track Loader, Excavator, Vac Truck, Grapple Truck, etc.).
• On-the-job training provided and advancement opportunities.
• Must pass background, drug screen, and physical capacity test.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to work on call 24/7 and travel frequently to job sites.
• 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.

Environment Conditions: 

• Must live within 45 minutes of the R. J. Corman shop.
• Be comfortable working outside in all weather conditions.
• 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.