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Flash-Butt Welder Operator


Job Location:

Nicholasville, KY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 9 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 9 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who We Are:

R.J. Corman Railroad Services is a full-service railroad construction maintenance-of-way and emergency response company with 17 divisions strategically located across the nation.

What Youll Do:

  • Operate flash-butt welding equipment to repair rail
  • Safely drive operate and maintain CDL-B required vehicles and equipment
  • Transporting operating and servicing heavy equipment
  • Practice safe working habits and ensure proper PPE is being used
  • Maintenance cleaning and set-up of equipment requiring use of small and large tools
  • Digging hammering and other physical types of work with various tools
  • Follow DOT regulations ensuring proper permits and driving regulations are followed
  • Be comfortable working outside in all weather conditions
  • Communicate with team and supervisor throughout the job process
  • Other duties as assigned

Why Work for R.J. Corman

  • Operate heavy or specialized equipment
  • Guaranteed 40 hours per week with high potential for overtime
  • Hotel and travel expenses paid for
  • Company provided PPE
  • On the job training provided and advancement opportunities

What Youll Need:

  • CDL-B required
  • Previous experience operating flash-butt welder required.
  • Must pass background drug screen and physical capacity test
  • Lifting 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 lbs.
  • Comfortable with working at heights over 25 feet on railroad cars; on 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
  • Veterans 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.


Required Experience:

IC


About Company

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R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC serves all seven North American major railroads, many regional and short line railroads and dozens of industries having rail. Services include owning/operating 17 short lines, providing emergency rail services associated with derailments and natural di ... View more

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