CDL Operator / Laborer - Chadbourn, NC

R.J. Corman Careers•Chadbourn, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

R.J. Corman is seeking a CDL-A Operator / Laborer for its Carolina Line, based in Chadbourn, North Carolina. The role operates commercial and specialized vehicles and equipment in support of railroad track inspection, installation, and maintenance. Some travel is required. Work is performed outdoors in varying environmental conditions. The position also includes preventative maintenance and cleaning of equipment, safety and DOT compliance, communication with a supervisor, and labor duties as needed. Physical work includes strenuous activity, handling objects up to 50 pounds, occasional use of railroad tools requiring significant force, and walking or climbing on equipment and uneven railroad terrain. R.J. Corman provides benefits to full-time employees and their families, including health coverage, paid time off, retirement savings, and other benefits. The employer conducts pre-employment criminal background checks and substance-abuse testing, including a urine drug test, and is committed to a safe and drug-free workplace.

Requirements

CDL-A license and demonstrated performance operating vehicles requiring a CDL-A.
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 occasionally use a 30-pound claw bar to remove spikes, requiring application of 50 pounds of force.
Ability to occasionally use a 10-pound sledgehammer to drive spikes, requiring application of 75 pounds of force.
Ability to walk, climb, and maintain balance safely on equipment, stairs, ladders, uneven terrain, rails, and ballast.
Ability to navigate into confined spaces if necessary.
Ability to work outdoors in varying environmental conditions.
Some travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in railroad construction or maintenance.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Medical insurance with immediate eligibility starting on the first day of employment.
Dental insurance with immediate eligibility starting on the first day of employment.
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.