About this role
RJ Corman Railroad Services is currently seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team in Albany, NY.
Responsibilities:
• Transport, operate, and service heavy equipment used in clearing railroad derailments.
• Handle heavy steel chains, blocks, steel cables, and other recovery devices.
• Practice safe work habits and ensure proper PPE is used.
• Safely drive, operate, and maintain CDL-A vehicles and equipment.
• Perform maintenance, cleaning, and setup of equipment.
• Use small and large tools, including cutting torches and welding equipment.
• Perform manual labor such as digging, hammering, and other physical tasks.
• Follow DOT regulations, permits, and driving requirements.
• Communicate with team members and supervisors throughout projects.
• Complete other assigned duties as needed.
Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience:
• Valid CDL-A driver's license required.
• Valid DOT Medical Card required.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and transportation compliance.
• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment such as:
• Sideboom
• Track Loader
• Excavator
• Vac Truck
• Grapple Truck
• Experience or willingness to learn equipment maintenance, welding, and cutting torch operations.
• Ability to work on-call 24/7 and travel frequently to job sites.
• Must pass a background check, drug screen, and physical capacity test.
• On-the-job training provided.
Physical Requirements:
• Lift up to 100 pounds maximum.
• Frequently lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Perform physically demanding tasks such as digging, hammering, and material handling.
• Work comfortably at heights exceeding 25 feet on railroad cars and bridges.
• Ability to work over water or in water.
• Pass a physical capacity test.
Environmental Requirements:
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Available for frequent travel to job sites.
• Must be able to respond to on-call assignments 24/7.
• Comfortable working in railroad environments, including:
• Elevated locations
• Bridges
• Areas over or in water
• Active derailment recovery sites
• Must live within 45 minutes of the R.J. Corman shop.
• Enjoy working outdoors.
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.