Excavator Operator / Heavy Equipment Operator - Minot, ND

R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC; Underwood (ND); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

PTO (Paid Time Off)

8 Paid Holidays Per Year

401K Employer Match

Paid Maternity Leave

Group Life Insurance

Company Provided PPE

Annual Boot Voucher

Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance

Job summary

R.J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC in Minot, ND is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our field team. You will transport, operate, and service heavy equipment used in clearing railroad derailments, and perform material handling with steel chains, blocks, and cables.

The role requires a valid CDL-A with no restrictions and DOT knowledge; you must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather, be on-call, and travel to job sites frequently.

Qualifications

• Ability to work on call 24/7 and travel frequently to job sites.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and driving requirements.
• Ability to operate heavy or specialized equipment (e.g., Sideboom, Track Loader, Excavator, Vac Truck, Grapple Truck).
• Must pass background, drug screen, and physical capacity test.

Responsibilities

• Transport and operate heavy equipment used for clearing railroad derailments.
• Handle heavy steel chains, blocks, cables, and other devices.
• Practice safety and wear proper PPE at all times.
• Safely drive and maintain CDL-A vehicles and equipment.
• Set up and maintain equipment; use cutting torches and welding as needed.
• Dig, hammer, and perform physical tasks with various tools.
• Follow DOT regulations and permits.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Communicate with team and supervisor during the job.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

On-call availability

DOT regulations knowledge

Heavy equipment operation

Frequent travel

Tools

Sideboom

Track Loader

Excavator

Vac Truck

Grapple Truck

Job description

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

Responsibilities

• Transporting, operating, and servicing heavy equipment used in clearing railroad derailments.
• Material handling of heavy steel chains, blocks and steel cables, and other devices.
• Practice safe working habits and ensure proper PPE is being used.
• Safely drive, operate, and maintain CDL-A required vehicles and equipment.
• Maintenance, cleaning, and set-up of equipment requiring use of small and large tools, including cutting torch and welding.
• Digging, hammering, and other physical types of work with various tools.
• Follow DOT regulations, ensuring proper permits and driving regulations are followed.
• Be comfortable working outside in all weather conditions.
• Communicate with team and supervisor throughout the job process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Specialized Or Technical Knowledge, Education And Experience

• Ability to work on call 24/7 and travel frequently to job sites.
• Valid CDL-A with no restrictions, manual endorsement, and DOT medical card highly preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and driving requirements.
• Ability to operate heavy or specialized equipment, including Sideboom, Track Loader, Excavator, Vac Truck, Grapple Truck, and similar equipment.
• Must pass background, drug screen, and physical capacity test.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting 100 lbs. maximum, with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 lbs.
• Material handling of heavy steel chains, blocks and steel cables, and other devices.
• Digging, hammering, and other physical types of work with various tools.
• Comfortable with working at heights over 25 feet on railroad cars, on bridges, over water, or in water.

Environmental Conditions

• Be comfortable working outside in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work on call 24/7.
• Travel frequently to job sites.
• Must live within 45 minutes of the R. J. Corman shop.
• Comfortable working on railroad cars, bridges, over water, or in water.
• 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.