Railcar Repair Team Member - Lexington, KY
Listed on 2026-09-23
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Railroad / Railway, General Labor
Job Category : Laborer
Requisition Number : RAILC
001992
- Full-Time
Showing 1 location
Lexington, KY 40508, USA
DescriptionR.J. Corman Railroad Company has an immediate opening for a
Railcar Repair Team Member
at its
Lexington, KY
location.
Responsibilities:
- Welding, cutting, and mechanical type repairs
- Understanding of documenting work performed and recording material usage
- Ensure that paperwork for railcar repairs is complete and correct
- Ensure that repair jobs are completed in a timely manner
- Ensure that vehicles and shops kept clean andsafe
- Ensure that the employees are working in a safe manner
- Assist with inspection and repairs as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned by management
Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or
Education and Experience:
Railcar mechanical experience preferred, must have a background in welding and cutting. Must have a valid driver's license, good communication and people skills, demonstrated ability to develop team work, and work with all levels of personnel in achieving our goals.
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 50lbs
Requires occasional use of 30lbclaw bar, requiring application of 50lbsof force
Requires occasional use of 10lbsledge hammer, requiring application of 75lbsof 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
May perform dutiesin indoor shop oroutside environments, in and around moving locomotives, railcars, vehicles, and equipment
Wearing of appropriate PPE required
Environmental Conditions:Outside with frequent exposure to all elements.
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:
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance(immediate eligibility starting day one of employment)
- Voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long term disability, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft protection
- Paid maternity leave
- 8paid holidays
- Paid time off (accrual starts day one of employment)
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Employee referral program
- Annual tickets to My Old KYDinner Train
R.J. Corman Railroad Group offers participation in Railroad Retirement for individuals serving in this role.
R.J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affiantive Action 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 detectthe presence of illegal drugs.
We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J. Corman a safe and drug free company.
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