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Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer

R.J. Corman Careers · Nashville, Tennessee · Posted Jun 26, 2026

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Who We Are: R.J. Corman Railroad Services is a full-service railroad construction, maintenance-of-way and emergency response company with 17 divisions strategically located across the nation. What You’ll Do: - 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 Why Work for R.J. Corman? - Operate heavy or specialized equipment (i.e. Sideboom, Track Loader, Excavator, Vac Truck, Grapple Truck, etc.) - Guaranteed 40 hours per week with high potential for overtime - Hotel and travel expenses paid for - Company provided PPE - On the job training provided and advancement opportunities What You’ll Need: - 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 - Valid CDL-A with no restrictions with manual endorsement and DOT medical card highly preferred. - 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. - Love working outside 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.

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