CDL-B / Operator - Lexington, KY

R.J. Corman Careers•Lexington, KY

About The Position

The CDL-B / Operator operates specialized equipment in support of railroad track inspection, installation, and maintenance. Equipment may include backhoes, crew trucks, excavators, and Prentice trucks. The role also includes preventative maintenance and keeping equipment clean and presentable. The operator may perform labor duties as needed, communicates with a supervisor throughout the job process, and helps ensure safe working conditions and proper PPE use. DOT regulations, permits, and driving regulations must be followed. Work is performed outdoors in varying environmental conditions. The position involves strenuous physical work, including bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds, using a claw bar and sledgehammer, walking and climbing on equipment and uneven railroad terrain, and navigating confined spaces if necessary. R.J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC offers full-time employees and their families a range of benefits, including insurance coverage, retirement savings, paid leave, and work boot assistance. Participation in Railroad Retirement is available to individuals serving in this role. The employer conducts pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing, including a urine drug test.

Requirements

CDL-B license.
Demonstrated experience operating CDL-B-required vehicles.
Demonstrated equipment operation experience and equipment knowledge.
Basic mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot simple mechanical failures.
Ability to perform physically strenuous work.
Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to use a 30-pound claw bar to remove spikes, occasionally applying 50 pounds of force.
Ability to use a 10-pound sledgehammer to drive spikes, occasionally applying 75 pounds of force.
Ability to walk, climb, and maintain balance safely on equipment, stairs, ladders, uneven terrain, rails, and ballast.
Ability to navigate confined spaces if necessary.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in railroad construction or maintenance.

Responsibilities

Operate specialized equipment, such as backhoes, crew trucks, excavators, and Prentice trucks, to support railroad track inspection, installation, and maintenance.
Perform preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
Maintain the appearance and cleanliness of equipment.
Perform labor duties as needed.
Communicate with the supervisor throughout the job process.
Ensure working conditions are safe and use proper PPE as job duties require.
Follow DOT regulations and ensure proper permits and driving regulations are followed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with immediate eligibility starting on the first day of employment.
Company-paid life insurance.
Voluntary life insurance.
Voluntary short-term disability insurance.
Voluntary long-term disability insurance.
Voluntary accident insurance.
Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance.
Voluntary identity theft protection.
Flexible spending account benefits.
Paid maternity leave.
Eight paid holidays.
Paid time off, with accrual starting on the first day of employment.
Employee Assistance Program.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Work boot allowance.
Employee referral program.
Annual tickets to My Old KY Dinner Train.
Participation in Railroad Retirement for individuals serving in this role.