Groundsman / Laborer - Caseyville, IL

R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC; Caseyville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

HSA Options

401K Match

Paid Holidays

Maternity Leave

Group Life Insurance

Annual Boot Voucher

PPE Provided

Safety Glasses Allowance

Referral Bonuses

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is hiring a Groundsman/Laborer in Caseyville, IL to join our field operations team. You will transport, operate, and service heavy equipment used to clear railroad derailments and perform demanding physical tasks.

This full-time role requires CDL-A (preferred) and DOT medical card, on-call availability, and willingness to travel to job sites. You’ll work outdoors in all weather, follow safety rules, and collaborate with teammates to complete assignments.

Qualifications

• Must have valid CDL-A with no restrictions and a DOT medical card.
• Willingness to travel to job sites and be on-call 24/7.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, permits, and driving requirements.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment (Sidebooms, Track Loaders, Excavators, Vac Trucks, Grapple Trucks).
• Background check, drug screen, and physical capacity test required.

Responsibilities

• Transport, operate, and service heavy equipment used in clearing railroad derailments.
• Handle heavy steel chains, blocks, steel cables, and other devices.
• Practice safe working habits and ensure proper PPE is used.
• Perform maintenance, cleaning, and set-up of equipment using cutting torch and welding.
• Perform digging, hammering, and other physical work with various tools.
• Follow DOT regulations, permits, and driving requirements.
• Be comfortable working outside in all weather conditions.
• Communicate with team and supervisor throughout the job process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

On-call availability

Travel readiness

Safety compliance

Team communication

Education

CDL-A license

DOT medical card

Tools

Sidebooms

Track Loaders

Excavators

Vac Trucks

Grapple Trucks

Job description

R. J. Corman Railroad Services is seeking a Groundsman/Laborer to join our team in Caseyville, IL.

Responsibilities

• Transport, operate, and service heavy equipment used in clearing railroad derailments.
• Handle heavy steel chains, blocks, steel cables, and other devices.
• Practice safe working habits and ensure proper PPE is being used.
• Perform maintenance, cleaning, and set-up of equipment requiring the use of small and large tools, including cutting torch and welding.
• Perform 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.
• Perform 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, permits, and driving requirements.
• Ability to operate heavy or specialized equipment, including Sidebooms, Track Loaders, Excavators, Vac Trucks, and Grapple Trucks.
• Must pass background, drug screen, and physical capacity test.

Physical Requirements

• Lift 100 lbs. maximum, with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 lbs.
• Handle heavy steel chains, blocks, steel cables, and other devices.
• Perform digging, hammering, and other physical types of work with various tools.
• Comfortable 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.
• 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.