Heavy Equipment Operator / Laborer - Scottsbluff, NE

About the role

Transporting, operating, and servicing heavy equipment used in clearing railroad derailments. You will handle material such as heavy steel chains, blocks, steel cables, and other devices while practicing safe working habits and ensuring proper PPE is used.

You will safely drive, operate, and maintain CDL-A required vehicles and equipment, perform maintenance, cleaning, and set-up of equipment using small and large tools including cutting torches and welding. Additional duties include digging, hammering, and other physical work with various tools, following DOT regulations, and communicating with your team and supervisor throughout the job process.

You must be comfortable working outside in all weather conditions and prepared for other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy or specialized equipment (e.g., Sideboom, Track Loader, Excavator, Vac Truck, Grapple Truck)
• Transport, operate, and service heavy equipment for railroad derailment clearance
• Handle heavy steel chains, blocks, steel cables, and other devices
• Drive, operate, and maintain CDL-A required vehicles and equipment
• Maintain, clean, and set up equipment using tools including cutting torches and welding equipment
• Perform physical labor such as digging and hammering
• Follow DOT regulations, including proper permits and driving regulations
• Work outside in all weather conditions
• Communicate effectively with team and supervisor throughout the job process

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 highly preferred
• Ability to lift 100 lbs. maximum, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working at heights over 25 feet on railroad cars, bridges, over water, or in water
• Enjoy working outside

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

Schedule

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