R. J. Corman Railroad Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team in Houston, TX. Responsibilities: • Transporting, operating, and servicing heavy equipment used in clearing railroad derailments. • Material handling of heavy steel chains, blocks and steel cables, and other devices. • Practice safe working habits and ensure proper PPE is being used. • Safely drive, operate, and maintain CDL-A required vehicles and equipment. • Maintenance, cleaning, and set-up of equipment requiring use of small and large tools including cutting torch and welding. • Digging, hammering, and other physical types of work with various tools. • 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. • Other duties as assigned. Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience: • Valid CDL-A with no restrictions with manual endorsement and DOT medical card required. • 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, drug screen, and physical capacity test. • Lifting 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 lbs. • Comfortable with working at heights over 25 feet on railroad cars; on bridges, over water, or in water. Physical Requirements: • Able to perform physical strenuous work. • Able to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch. • Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. • Requires occasional use of 30 lb claw bar to remove spikes, requiring application of 50 lbs of force. • Requires occasional use of 10 lb sledgehammer to drive spikes, requiring application of 75 lbs of force. • Able to walk, climb, and maintain balance on equipment, stairs, ladders, uneven terrain, rails and ballast in a safe manner. • Able to navigate into confined spaces if necessary. Environmental Conditions: • Performs duties in multiple environments including outside construction project settings, in and around moving vehicles and equipment. • Exposure to weather elements; must wear appropriate PPE required for project site. Benefits: R.J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits. R.J. Corman offers the following 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 R.J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that is committed to a safe and drug-free workplace. 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.