Posted 1mo ago

Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer (Kansas City, KS)

@ R. J. Corman Railroad Group
Kansas City, Kansas, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:operate equipment, transport equipment, labor duties
Requirements Summary:Operate heavy equipment, frequent travel, CDL-A preferred, pass background/drug test, DOT medical card preferred, live within 45 minutes of shop.
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Job Description

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