About this role
R. J. Corman Railroad Services is currently seeking a Groundsman/Laborer to join our team in Albany, NY.
Responsibilities:
• Material handling of heavy steel chains, blocks, steel cables, and other devices.
• Practice safe working habits and ensure proper PPE is being used.
• 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.
• 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:
• Ability to operate heavy or specialized equipment (i.e., Sideboom, Track Loader, Excavator, Vac Truck, Grapple Truck, etc.).
• On-the-job training provided and advancement opportunities.
• Must pass background, drug screen, and physical capacity test.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to work on call 24/7 and travel frequently to job sites.
• 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.
Environment Conditions:
• Must live within 45 minutes of the R. J. Corman shop.
• Be comfortable working outside in all weather conditions.
• 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.