R. J. Corman Railroad Company is hiring for a Bridge Laborer based in Lexington, KY.

Accountability: Works with the RJC RR Company Bridge Crew in executing maintenance and project needs. Primarily responsible for manual labor aspect of bridge maintenance.

Responsibilities:
• Ensures FRA compliance with work practices.
• Works with team members and is proactive with safety compliance.
• Must understand and operate according to FRA Bridge worker fall protection requirements.
• Required to work both independently and in groups, most often in an elevated environment requiring use of fall protection safety gear.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
 
Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience: 
• Prefer experience in construction / maintenance / laborer position.
• Communication skills with demonstrated experience with all levels of personnel

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 50 lbs
• Requires occasional use of 30 lb claw bar to remove spikes, requiring application of 50 lbs of force
• Requires occasional use of 10 lb sledge hammer to drive spikes, requiring application of 75 lbs of 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

Environmental Conditions:
• Performs many duties in job-site environments, in and around moving locomotives, railcars, vehicles and equipment. Frequent exposure to weather elements; and appropriate PPE required for job site visits.

Major or Unusual Problems:
• Maintenance of teamwork to achieve track/mechanical standards objectives. Achieving timely and expedited performance to customers often in situations beyond the control of the operation.
• Position requires significant travel - rotation 8 days on, 6 days off

Job Dimensions:
• Performs job under minimal supervision, planning and managing preventive maintenance of equipment and bridges.

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

This position is eligible for Railroad Retirement benefits (RRB).

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.