CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator — Outdoor Work & Travel

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 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.