Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer - Kansas City, KS

Looking for an exciting career? Want to make a career change?

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.

No experience necessary, we will teach the right people a new trade. Skilled Operators and CDL-A license holders have the potential to make up to $100k a year.

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

Why work for R. J. Corman?

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

Company paid life insurance

8 company paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Employee referral program

Job Requirements :

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!

FMCSA Clearinghouse registration will be required for CDL candidates in order to provide electronic consent for pre-employment queries.

Registration can be completed at https : / / clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov / register

Click the link below for step-by-step registration instruction.

https : / / clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov / Resource / Index / Registration-Driver-Instructions

R.J Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to a safe and drug free work place.

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.

Join our team today! Apply online at rjcorman.com / careers