Groundsman/Laborer - Construction

R.J. Corman Railroad Group; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel and travel expenses paid

Company provided PPE

On the job training provided

Job summary

R.J. Corman Railroad Group is hosting a hiring event at its Nicholasville, KY location for roles that involve extensive travel on a rotating schedule. Jobs include outdoor work in all weather, digging and hammering with various tools, strict safety practices and PPE usage, and ongoing communication with the crew and supervisor.

Additional duties may be assigned. Candidates must be 18+, pass background checks, drug screen, and a physical capacity test.

Qualifications

• Must be able to travel extensively (8 days on, 6 days off)
• Must be comfortable working outside in all weather conditions
• Able to perform digging, hammering, and other physical tasks with various tools
• Practice safe working habits and wear PPE
• Able to communicate with team and supervisor throughout the job process

Responsibilities

• Travel extensively on rotating schedule (8 days on/6 days off)
• Work outside in all weather conditions
• Perform digging, hammering and other physical tasks with various tools
• Follow safety practices and PPE usage
• Communicate with team and supervisor during the job process
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Physical stamina

Team communication

Safety awareness

Outdoor work suitability

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

**Please join us for our upcoming hiring event to interview for this position**

Event Details Wednesday, September 2, 2026

R. J. Corman Headquarters 101 RJ Corman Drive, Nicholasville, KY 40356

Morning Session: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Who We Are:

R.J. Corman Railroad Services is a full-service railroad construction, maintenance-of-way and emergency response company with 17 divisions strategically located across the nation.

What You'll Do:

• Travel extensively in rotating schedule for adequate work life balance (typically 8 days on, 6 days off)
• Be comfortable working outside in all weather conditions
• Digging, hammering, and other physical types of work with various tools
• Practice safe working habits and ensure proper PPE is being used
• Communicate with team and supervisor throughout the job process
• Other duties as assigned

Why Work for R.J. Corman?

• Operate heavy or specialized equipment
• Hotel and travel expenses paid for
• Company provided PPE
• On the job training provided and advancement opportunities

What You'll Need:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must pass background, drug screen, and physical capacity test
• Lifting 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 lbs.
• Love working outside!

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:

• 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
• Employee Discounts from Various Suppliers
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Provided PPE

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.