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R.J. Corman Railroad Services LLC

Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer - Wichita, KS

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An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.

$55,427 / year median in Kansas

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

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.
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/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 (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov%2Fregister&data=05%7C01%7CKate.

Adams(RJCorman.com%7Ced1bfd96ea9e45a5b3d108da85027546%7Cd069aaaef47a4471baf7424c4c77794f%7C0%7C0%7C637968542861124261%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=IisJr4%2B2Ld4TCffQ04H9kbI2G3TpnwVYgfMuzW7LxGE%3D&reserved=0) Click the link below for step-by-step registration instruction.
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//clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/Resource/Index/Registration-Driver-Instructions (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov%2FResource%2FIndex%2FRegistration-Driver-Instructions&data=05%7C01%7CKate.

Adams(RJCorman.com%7Ced1bfd96ea9e45a5b3d108da85027546%7Cd069aaaef47a4471baf7424c4c77794f%7C0%7C0%7C637968542861124261%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=B7ttdLOJmdWZ8HkflI2ttsJHIorGQH3arvVAhLnim9U%3D&reserved=0) 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 Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.