About this role
R. J. Corman Railroad Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in El Paso, TX.
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.
- Safely drive, operate, and maintain CDL-A required vehicles and equipment.
- 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.
- 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 Requirements:
- 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.
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