Truck and Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Nicholasville, KY)

About the role

R.J. Corman Railroad Group is looking for a Truck and Heavy Construction Equipment Mechanic in Nicholasville, KY.

Responsibilities

• Applies well-developed knowledge and skills of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic repair to a variety of on-rail and heavy equipment as well as over-the-road trucks.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses complicated mechanical failures.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• General trailer repair.
• High rail inspections.
• DOT inspections.
• Maintains equipment cosmetics and cleanliness.
• Practices safe working habits.
• Ensures working conditions are safe and that proper PPE is being used as job duties require.
• Assists storm team when required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of mechanical experience with over-the-road trucks and/or heavy equipment or technical degree required.
• Physical Requirements: Agility to perform mechanical repair; lifting of up to 100 pounds in the performance of duties.
• Environmental Conditions: Performs duties in multiple environments including shops as well as outside construction project settings, in and around moving vehicles and equipment. Possible dusty/oily working conditions to complete repair.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (immediate eligibility starting day one of employment)
• Company paid life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long term disability, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Flexible spending account benefits
• Paid maternity leave
• 8 paid holidays
• Paid time off (accrual starts day one of employment)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Work boot allowance
• Employee referral program
• Annual tickets to My Old KY Dinner Train