Truck & Heavy Equipment Mechanic - DOT/High Rail Tech

R.J. Corman Railroad Group LLC- RR Group; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

PTO

8 Paid Holidays

401K Employer Match

Paid Maternity Leave

Group Life Insurance

Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance

Job summary

R.J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC in Nicholasville, KY is seeking a Truck and Heavy Construction Equipment Mechanic to join our team.

The role focuses on repairing and maintaining over-the-road trucks and heavy equipment, including high rail and DOT-related inspections. You will apply mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic knowledge to diagnose failures, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Three years of mechanical experience with over-the-road trucks and/or heavy equipment.
• Technical degree preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing equipment failures.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on heavy equipment and commercial vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Applies well-developed knowledge and skills of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repair to a variety of on-rail and heavy equipment, as well as over-the-road trucks.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses complicated mechanical failures.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Performs general trailer repair.
• Conducts high rail inspections.
• Conducts DOT inspections.
• Maintains equipment cosmetics and cleanliness.
• Practices safe working habits.
• Ensures working conditions are safe and that proper PPE is being used as job duties require.
• Assists storm team when required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

Technical degree preferred

Job description

R.J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC in Nicholasville, KY is seeking a Truck and Heavy Construction Equipment Mechanic to join our team.

The role focuses on repairing and maintaining over-the-road trucks and heavy equipment, including high rail and DOT-related inspections. You will apply mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic knowledge to diagnose failures, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure safety and compliance.