CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer - Construction

R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

8 paid holidays per year

401K employer match

Paid maternity leave

Group life insurance

HSA/FSA options

Job summary

R. J. Corman Railroad Services in Nicholasville, KY seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to join the field team. The role requires operating heavy and specialized machinery on a rotating schedule, with extensive travel and outdoor work in all weather.

Candidates must hold a CDL-A with manual endorsement and a DOT medical card, plus experience with heavy equipment. A background check, drug screen, and physical capacity test are required to ensure safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL-A with no restrictions, manual endorsement, and DOT medical card required.
• Experience operating heavy or specialized equipment.
• Background, drug screen, and physical capacity test required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Travel extensively on a rotating schedule (typically 8 days on, 6 days off).
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Perform digging, hammering, and other physical tasks with various tools.
• Operate heavy or specialized equipment (e.g., Tripp Mach, Mark IV Tamper, TKO, Regulator, M320, Trackhoe, Dozer, Crane).
• Practice safe working habits and ensure proper PPE use.
• Communicate with team and supervisor throughout the job process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Team communication

Education

CDL-A license (manual endorsement)

DOT medical card

Tools

Tripp Mach

Mark IV Tamper

TKO

Trackhoe

Dozer

Crane

Job description

R. J. Corman Railroad Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team in Nicholasville, KY.

Responsibilities

• Travel extensively in a rotating schedule for adequate work-life balance (typically 8 days on, 6 days off).
• Be comfortable working outside in all weather conditions.
• Perform digging, hammering, and other physical types of work with various tools.
• Operate heavy or specialized equipment (i.e., Tripp Mach, Mark IV Tamper, TKO, Regulator, M320, Trackhoe, Dozer, Crane, etc.).
• Practice safe working habits and ensure proper PPE is being used.
• Communicate with team and supervisor throughout the job process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Specialized Or Technical Knowledge, Education And Experience

• Valid CDL-A with no restrictions, manual endorsement, and DOT medical card required.
• Experience operating heavy or specialized equipment.
• Must pass background, drug screen, and physical capacity test.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting 100 lbs. maximum, with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 lbs.
• Perform digging, hammering, and other physical types of work with various tools.

Environmental Conditions

• Travel extensively on a rotating schedule.
• Be comfortable working outside in all weather conditions.
• 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.