Truck and Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Nicholasville, KY)

R.J. Corman Railroad Group LLC- RR Group

Nicholasville, KY

Estimated pay: Est. $18–$28/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Shift: Full time

R.J. Corman is currently seeking an **Truck and Heavy Construction Equipment Mechanic** to join our team in **Nicholasville, KY.**

**Responsibilities:**

• Applies well-developed knowledge and skills of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repair to a variety of on-rail and heavy equipment, as well as over-the-road trucks.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses complicated mechanical failures.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Performs general trailer repair.
• Conducts high rail inspections.
• Conducts DOT inspections.
• Maintains equipment cosmetics and cleanliness.
• Practices safe working habits.
• Ensures working conditions are safe and that proper PPE is being used as job duties require.
• Assists storm team when required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

**Specialized or Technical Knowledge, Education and Experience:**

• Three years of mechanical experience with over-the-road trucks and/or heavy equipment required.
• Technical degree preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing equipment failures.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on heavy equipment and commercial vehicles.

**Physical Requirements:**

• Agility to perform mechanical repairs.
• Lifting of up to 100 pounds in the performance of duties.

**Environmental Conditions:**

• Performs duties in multiple environments, including shops and outside construction project settings.
• Works in and around moving vehicles and equipment.
• Possible dusty and oily working conditions while completing repairs.

**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:

**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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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