What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer - Nashville, TN position at R.J. Corman Railroad Group?
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
- 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:
- Ability to work on call 24/7 and travel frequently to job sites
- Must live within 45 minutes of the R. J. Corman shop
- Must pass background, drug screen, and physical capacity test
- Valid CDL-A with no restrictions with manual endorsement and DOT medical card highly preferred.
- 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.