Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer - Nashville, TN

R. J. Corman Railroad Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join the team in Nashville, TN.

Responsibilities

• Transport, operate, and service heavy equipment used in clearing railroad derailments.
• Material handling of heavy steel chains, blocks, steel cables, and other devices.
• Practice safe working habits and ensure proper PPE is used.
• Safely drive, operate, and maintain CDL‑A required vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain, clean, and set up equipment using small and large tools, including cutting torch and welding.
• Perform digging, hammering, and other physical work with various tools.
• Follow DOT regulations, ensuring proper permits and driving regulations are followed.
• 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.
• Valid CDL‑A with no restrictions, manual endorsement, and DOT medical card highly preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, permits, and driving requirements.
• Experience operating heavy or specialized equipment (e.g., sideboom, track loader, excavator, vac truck, grapple truck) preferred.
• Pass background check, drug screen, and physical capacity test.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 100 lb maximum; frequent lifting or carrying of objects up to 50 lb.
• Material handling of heavy steel chains, blocks, steel cables, and other devices.
• Digging, hammering, and other physical work with various tools.
• Comfortable working at heights over 25 ft on railroad cars, bridges, over water, or in water.

Environmental Conditions

• Work on call 24/7 and travel frequently to job sites.
• Must reside within 45 minutes of the R. J. Corman shop.
• Work outside in all weather conditions.
• Comfortable working on railroad cars, bridges, over water, or in water.
• Enjoy working outdoors.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for medical, dental, and vision insurance on the first day of employment.
• PTO (paid time off) accrual.
• Eight paid holidays per year, with Veteran’s Day paid for U.S. veterans.
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and accident insurance.
• FSA and HSA options.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid maternity leave.
• Group life insurance and retirement savings plan for all team members.
• Referral bonuses.
• Employee discounts from various suppliers.
• Employee assistance program.
• Annual boot voucher.
• Company‑provided PPE, including prescription safety glasses allowance.