CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator / Laborer - Houston, TX

R. J. Corman Railroad Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in Houston, TX.

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, or Education and Experience:

• Valid CDL-A with no restrictions with manual endorsement and DOT medical card required. 
• Ability to work on call 24/7 and travel frequently to job sites. 
• Must live within 45 minutes of the R. J. Corman shop. 
• Must pass background, drug screen, and physical capacity test. 
• Lifting 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable with working at heights over 25 feet on railroad cars; on bridges, over water, or in water.

Physical Requirements: 

• Able to perform physical strenuous work. 
• Able to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch. 
• Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. 
• Requires occasional use of 30 lb claw bar to remove spikes, requiring application of 50 lbs of force. 
• Requires occasional use of 10 lb sledgehammer to drive spikes, requiring application of 75 lbs of force. 
• Able to walk, climb, and maintain balance on equipment, stairs, ladders, uneven terrain, rails and ballast in a safe manner. 
• Able to navigate into confined spaces if necessary. 

Environmental Conditions: 

• Performs duties in multiple environments including outside construction project settings, in and around moving vehicles and equipment. 
• Exposure to weather elements; must wear appropriate PPE required for project site. 

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.