Mechanical Team Member - Counce, TN

• High school diploma or GED required.


• Railcar mechanical experience preferred.


• Experience with freight car inspections and repairs preferred.


• Welding and oxy-acetylene torch experience preferred.


• General knowledge of hydraulic tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment.


• Valid driver's license required if operating company vehicles or equipment.


• Must meet and maintain all requirements contained within company employment policies.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with employees, supervisors, customers, and contractors.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Requirements: 

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  • Ability to constantly work in an outdoor environment, exposed to all weather elements, including extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust and noisy conditions
  
  
  • Ability to frequently open railcar doors using pulling back force of 90lbs and pushing force of 68lbs
  
  
  • Must meet OSHA respirator use requirements
  
  
  • Ability to frequently operate gasoline power blower using a constant lateral sweeping motion with your arms
  
  
  • Ability to frequently tolerate fuel and exhaust vapors up to OSHA prescribed levels.
  
  
  • Ability to occasionally work in areas with limited lighting
  
  
  • Ability to occasionally climb, using various types of ladders, to heights in excess of 16 feet
  
  
  • Ability to occasionally work in areas of limited lighting
  
  
  • Ability to occasionally stand for periods of time greater than 2 hours
  
  
  • Ability to constantly work in area with less that 60 inches of vertical clearance
  
  
  • Must be able to hear work or safety instructions verbally communicated in normal speaking voice
  
  
  • Constantly required to use bending, squatting, twisting, walking motions on uneven surfaces throughout the entire work shift
  
  
  • Must possess normal depth perception and have a normal peripheral vision in both eyes.
  
  
  • Must be able to work independently
  
  
  • Must be able to properly wear all required Personal Protective Equipment
  
  
  • Possess the equilibrium and ability to frequently cross 3-4 foot open spans at heights up to 16 feet
  
  
  • Ability the lift above shoulder height a weight of 50 lbs
  
  
  • Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 35lbs on your back climbing railcar ladder and crossing between decks
  
  
  
  

Environmental Conditions: Performs duties in outside environments, in and around moving locomotives, railcars, vehicles, and equipment.  Frequent exposure to weather elements. Appropriate PPE required.

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:
  
  
  
  • 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

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) 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.