Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer - Nashville, TN
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Construction Labor & Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator, General Labor, Truck Driver
Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer - Nashville, TN
Requisition Number: HEAVY
001914
- Full-Time
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R. J. Corman is seeking safe, energetic, fast paced people who enjoy working outside, understand the thrill of accomplishment and hard work to join our Emergency Response Team. Work consists of clearing derailments for our railroad customers across the United States.
Perks of the job- Opportunity to travel extensively and work outside
- Operate heavy or specialized equipment (i.e. Sideboom, Track Loader, Excavator, Vac Truck, Grapple Truck, etc.)
- Guaranteed 40 hours per week with high potential for overtime
- Company provided training to obtain CDL-A
- Hotel and travel expenses paid for
- Company provided PPE
- On the job training provided and advancement opportunities
- Safety is our #1 priority
- Competitive wages
- Benefits start day one – health, dental, vision
- Paid time off - accrual starts day one
- 401k with generous company match
- Employee assistance program
Employee referral program
Key Responsibilities:
- Transport, operate, and service heavy equipment used in clearing railroad derailments
- Perform laborer/groundsman duties as needed
- Practice safe working habits and ensure proper PPE is being used
- Safely drive, operate, and maintain CDL-A required vehicles and equipment
- 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
What does it take to be a Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer for R. J. Corman?
- Mobility to participate in frequent travel and be on call 24/7 to respond to emergencies
- Must live within 45 minutes of the R. J. Corman shop
- Must pass background, drug screen, and physical capacity test
- Possess current CDL-A and DOT medical card (preferred)
- Requires lifting of up to 100lbs in performance of duties
- Love working outside!
- 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
- 8 paid 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 KY Dinner Train
R. J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative 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 detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R. J. Corman a safe and drug-free company.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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