Trackhoe / Heavy Equipment Operator - Caseyville, IL
Quick Summary
Transport, operate, and service heavy equipment used in railroad derailment recovery. Handle heavy steel chains, blocks, steel cables, and other recovery equipment.
Valid CDL-A license with no restrictions and manual endorsement required. Valid DOT Medical Card required. Knowledge of DOT regulations and safe vehicle operation.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Transport, operate, and service heavy equipment used in railroad derailment recovery.
- →Handle heavy steel chains, blocks, steel cables, and other recovery equipment.
- →Practice safe work habits and ensure proper PPE is used.
- →Safely drive, operate, and maintain CDL-A vehicles and equipment.
- →Perform equipment maintenance, cleaning, and setup.
- →Use hand and power tools, including cutting torches and welding equipment.
- →Perform manual labor such as digging, hammering, and material handling.
- →Follow DOT regulations, permits, and driving requirements.
- →Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
- →Perform other duties as assigned.
- Valid CDL-A license with no restrictions and manual endorsement required.
- Valid DOT Medical Card required.
- Knowledge of DOT regulations and safe vehicle operation.
- Ability to operate or learn specialized equipment such as sidebooms, track loaders, excavators, vac trucks, and grapple trucks.
- Experience with or ability to learn equipment maintenance, welding, and cutting torch operations.
- Must pass a background check, drug screen, and physical capacity test.
- Ability to work on-call 24/7 and travel frequently to job sites.
Requirements
~1 min read- Lift up to 100 pounds maximum.
- Frequently lift and/or carry objects up to 50 pounds.
- Perform physically demanding work, including digging, hammering, and handling heavy materials.
- Comfortable working at heights exceeding 25 feet on railroad cars and bridges.
- Ability to work over or in water.
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Available for frequent travel to job sites.
- Must live within 45 minutes of the R.J. Corman shop.
- Work in railroad recovery environments, including elevated locations, bridges, and areas over or in water.
- Enjoy working outdoors.
What We Offer
~1 min readR.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:
- Immediate Eligibility Starting Day One of Employment:
- Veteran’s Day is a Paid Holiday for US Veterans
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- PTO (Paid Time Off) Accrual
- 8 Paid Holidays Per Year
- 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
- 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.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- July 16, 2026
- First seen
- September 26, 2026
- Last seen
- September 26, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 13%
- Scored at
- September 26, 2026
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