Job Details
Accountability: Operates specialized equipment in support of inspection, installation, and maintenance of
railroad track
Responsibilities:
o Operate Specialized equipment. (i.e. Backhoe, etc.)
o Performs preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
o Maintains proper equipment appearance and cleanliness.
o May perform labor duties as needed.
o Communicates with supervisor throughout the job process.
o Ensures working conditions are safe and that proper PPE is being used as job duties require.
o Follow DOT regulations; ensuring proper permits and driving regulations are followed.
Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience:
o Demonstrated operation experience and equipment knowledge.
o Basic mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot simple mechanical failures.
o Previous experience in railroad construction or maintenance preferred.
Physical Requirements:
o Able to perform physical strenuous work
o Able to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch
o Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs
o Requires occasional use of 30 lb claw bar to remove spikes, requiring application of 50 lbs of
force
o Requires occasional use of 10 lb sledge hammer to drive spikes, requiring application of 75 lbs of
force
o Able to walk, climb, and maintain balance on equipment, stairs, ladders, uneven terrain, rails and
ballast in a safe manner
o Able to navigate into confined spaces if necessary
Environmental Conditions: Work is performed outside in varying types of environmental conditions.
Major or Unusual Problems: Must carry out responsibilities in a fast-paced outside RR / construction
environment. Requires efficient development and performance of processes; and requires ability to multitask in a time sensitive environment. High visibility position requires professional demeanor in
interactions with Supervisors, employees, contractors and customers.
Job Dimensions: Interfaces with all levels of employees and management. Performs duties under general
supervision with limited discretion. Does not directly supervise employees.
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:
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance(immediate eligibility startingday one of employment)
- Company paid life insurance
- Voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long term disability, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft protection
- Flexible spending account benefits
- Paid maternity leave
- 8paid holidays
- Paid time off (accrual starts day one of employment)
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K retirement savings plan (immediate enrollment at 3%)
- Work boot allowance
- Employee referral program
- Annual tickets to My Old KY Dinner Train
R.J Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action 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.