Railcar Repair Team Member - Lexington, KY

R.J. Corman Railroad Company has an immediate opening for a Railcar Repair Team Member at its Lexington, KY location.

Responsibilities:

• Welding, cutting, and mechanical type repairs
• Forklift operation
• Understanding of documenting work performed and recording material usage
• Ensure that paperwork for railcar repairs is complete and correct
• Ensure that repair jobs are completed in a timely manner
• Ensure that vehicles and shops kept clean and safe
• Ensure that the employees are working in a safe manner
• Assist with inspection and repairs as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned by management

Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience: Railcar mechanical experience preferred, must have a background in welding and cutting. Must have a valid driver's license, good communication and people skills, demonstrated ability to develop team work, and work with all levels of personnel in achieving our goals.

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 50lbs

• Requires occasional use of 30lb claw bar, requiring application of 50lbs of force

• Requires occasional use of 10lb sledge hammer, requiring application of 75lbs 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

• May perform duties in indoor shop or outside environments, in and around moving locomotives, railcars, vehicles, and equipment

• Wearing of appropriate PPE required

Environmental Conditions: Outside with frequent exposure to all elements.

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:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (immediate eligibility starting day one of employment)
• Company paid life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long term disability, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Flexible spending account benefits
• Paid maternity leave
• 8 paid holidays
• Paid time off (accrual starts day one of employment)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Work boot allowance
• Employee referral program
• Annual tickets to My Old KY Dinner Train

R.J. Corman Railroad Group offers participation in Railroad Retirement for individuals serving in this role.

R.J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action 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.