This job is closed and no longer accepting applications. Closed on September 5, 2026.
Flash-Butt Welder Operator
Nicholasville, Kentucky
FULL_TIME |
R. J. Corman Railroad Services is seeking a Flash-Butt Welder to join our team in Nicholasville, KY. Responsibilities: * 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.  Specialized or Technical Knowledge, Education and Experience:   * CDL-B required. * Previous experience operating flash-butt welder required. * Knowledge of DOT regulations, permits, and driving requirements. * Must pass background, drug screen, and physical capacity test. Physical Requirements:  * 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. * Ability to perform digging, hammering, and other physical types of work with various tools. Environmental Conditions:  * Comfortable working outside in all weather conditions. * 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 * 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.