Trackhoe / Heavy Equipment Operator - Caseyville, IL

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

Compensation: The anticipated pay range for this position is $18.46 - $36.94 per hour , depending on experience, qualifications, certifications, and geographic location.

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.