CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer - Pittsburgh, PA

About the role

Transporting, operating, and servicing heavy equipment used in clearing railroad derailments. You’ll practice safe working habits, ensure proper PPE is used, and safely drive, operate, and maintain CDL-A required vehicles and equipment. The role involves maintenance, cleaning, and set-up of equipment using small and large tools, including cutting torches and welding. You’ll perform physical tasks such as digging, hammering, and handling heavy steel chains, blocks, steel cables, and other devices. Following DOT regulations, including proper permits and driving rules, is essential. You must be comfortable working outside in all weather conditions and communicating effectively with your team and supervisor throughout the job process.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy or specialized equipment (e.g., Sideboom, Track Loader, Excavator, Vac Truck, Grapple Truck)
• Material handling of heavy steel chains, blocks, steel cables, and other devices
• Perform maintenance, cleaning, and set-up of equipment using tools including cutting torch and welding
• Dig, hammer, and perform other physical work with various tools
• Follow DOT regulations, ensuring proper permits and driving regulations are adhered to
• Work outside in all weather conditions
• Communicate with team and supervisor throughout the job process
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to work on call 24/7 and travel frequently to job sites
• Must live within 45 minutes of the R.J. Corman shop
• Must pass background check, drug screen, and physical capacity test
• Valid CDL-A with no restrictions, manual endorsement, and DOT medical card
• Lifting 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working at heights over 25 feet on railroad cars, bridges, over water, or in water
• Love working outside

Benefits

R.J. Corman offers the following benefits for full-time team members with immediate eligibility starting day one of employment:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• PTO (Paid Time Off) accrual
• 8 paid holidays per year, plus Veteran’s Day as a paid holiday for U.S. veterans
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• FSA and HSA options
• 401K with employer match
• Paid maternity leave
• Group Life Insurance

Additional benefits for 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

Pay

Guaranteed 40 hours per week with high potential for overtime. Hotel and travel expenses paid for.

Schedule

On-call 24/7 with frequent travel to job sites. On-the-job training provided, along with advancement opportunities.