Heavy Equipment Operator / Laborer - Tucson, AZ

R. J. Corman Railroad Services is currently seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team in Tucson, AZ.

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.
• Communicate with team and supervisor throughout the job process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Specialized or Technical Knowledge, Education and Experience:

• Valid CDL-A with no restrictions, manual endorsement, and DOT medical card required.
• Ability to operate heavy or specialized equipment, including Sideboom, Track Loader, Excavator, Vac Truck, Grapple Truck, and other related equipment.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, permits, and driving requirements.
• Ability to work on call 24/7 and travel frequently to job sites.
• Must pass background, drug screen, and physical capacity test.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting 100 lbs. maximum, with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 lbs.
• Material handling of heavy steel chains, blocks, steel cables, and other devices.
• Digging, hammering, and other physical types of work with various tools.
• Comfortable with working at heights over 25 feet on railroad cars, on bridges, over water, or in water.

Environmental Conditions:

• Be comfortable working outside in all weather conditions.
• Travel frequently to job sites.
• Must live within 45 minutes of the R. J. Corman shop.
• Comfortable working on railroad cars, 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.