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CDL / Class 1, Heavy Equipment Operator
RJ Corman Railroad Services · Nashville, Tennessee · Posted Jul 2, 2026
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Heavy Equipment Operators/Laborers - Hotel + Paid Travel - Nashville, TN
R.J. Corman Railroad Services is seeking Heavy Equipment Operators/Laborers to join their team in Nashville, Tennessee. This role involves operating and maintaining heavy equipment for railroad derailment clearing and material handling. Candidates will enjoy a dynamic work environment, frequent travel, and opportunities for advancement. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, physically capable, and comfortable working outdoors in all conditions.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive Wages
- Hotel and travel expenses paid for
- Guaranteed 40 hours per week with high potential for overtime
- On the job training provided
- Company provided PPE
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (immediate eligibility)
- PTO (Paid Time Off) accrual
- 8 Paid Holidays per year (including Veteran’s Day for US Veterans)
- Voluntary Supplemental Life, Short and Long-Term Disability, and Accident Insurance
- FSA and HSA options
- 401K Employer Match
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Group Life Insurance
- Referral Bonuses
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Annual Boot Voucher
- Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance
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 and manual endorsement and DOT medical card highly preferred
- Lifting up to 100 lbs. maximum, frequent lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.
- Comfortable working at heights over 25 feet, on bridges, over water, or in water
- Comfortable working outside in all weather conditions