CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer - Pittsburgh, PA

R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC; Meadow Lands (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

8 Paid Holidays per year

401K Employer Match

Annual Boot Voucher

Company Provided PPE

Job summary

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

The role involves operating and servicing heavy equipment used in railroad derailment recovery, driving CDL-A vehicles, and performing maintenance tasks in outdoor environments. The position requires a valid CDL-A with manual endorsement, a DOT Medical Card, and the ability to travel frequently to job sites.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL-A license with no restrictions and manual endorsement required.
• Valid DOT Medical Card required.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and safe vehicle operation.
• Ability to operate or learn specialized equipment such as sidebooms, track loaders, excavators, vac trucks, and grapple trucks.
• Experience with or ability to learn welding, cutting torch operations, and equipment maintenance.
• Must pass a background check, drug screen, and physical capacity test.
• Ability to work on-call 24/7 and travel frequently to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Transport, operate, and service heavy equipment used in railroad derailment recovery.
• Handle heavy steel chains, blocks, steel cables, and other recovery equipment.
• Practice safe work habits and ensure proper PPE is used.
• Safely drive, operate, and maintain CDL-A vehicles and equipment.
• Perform equipment maintenance, cleaning, and setup.
• Use hand and power tools, including cutting torches and welding equipment.
• Perform manual labor such as digging, hammering, and material handling.
• Follow DOT regulations, permits, and driving requirements.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL-A license

Manual endorsement

DOT regulations knowledge

Safe vehicle operation

Education

DOT Medical Card

Tools

Sidebooms

Track loaders

Excavators

Vac trucks

Grapple trucks

Job description

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

Responsibilities

• Transport, operate, and service heavy equipment used in railroad derailment recovery.
• Handle heavy steel chains, blocks, steel cables, and other recovery equipment.
• Practice safe work habits and ensure proper PPE is used.
• Safely drive, operate, and maintain CDL-A vehicles and equipment.
• Perform equipment maintenance, cleaning, and setup.
• Use hand and power tools, including cutting torches and welding equipment.
• Perform manual labor such as digging, hammering, and material handling.
• Follow DOT regulations, permits, and driving requirements.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Specialized Or Technical Knowledge, Or Education And Experience

• Valid CDL-A license with no restrictions and manual endorsement required.
• Valid DOT Medical Card required.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and safe vehicle operation.
• Ability to operate or learn specialized equipment such as sidebooms, track loaders, excavators, vac trucks, and grapple trucks.
• Experience with or ability to learn welding, cutting torch operations, and equipment maintenance.
• Must pass a background check, drug screen, and physical capacity test.
• Ability to work on-call 24/7 and travel frequently to job sites.

Physical Requirements

• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Available for frequent travel to job sites.
• Must live within 45 minutes of the Pittsburgh, PA shop.
• Work in railroad recovery environments, including elevated locations, bridges, and areas over or in water.
• Enjoy working outdoors.

Environmental Conditions

• Performs duties in multiple environments including outside construction project settings, in and around moving vehicles and equipment.
• Exposure to weather elements; must wear appropriate PPE required for project site.

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.