Apprentice Heavy Equipment Operator – Derailment Response

Hulcher Services; Bondurant (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hulcher Services is seeking a motivated Apprentice Operator I to transport, operate and service heavy equipment used in clearing railroad derailments by lifting and moving derailed railway cars and locomotives.

The role requires a valid Class A CDL and driver''s license, on-call availability 24/7, and travel up to 50% of the time in a demanding emergency response environment. You''ll perform equipment maintenance, inspections and rigorous physical tasks as part of the crew.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class A CDL with NO restrictions.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work on-call 24/7 365 days a year in an emergency response environment.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Ability to conduct maintenance inspections on equipment.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor-trailer or escort vehicles.
• Material handling of heavy steel chains, blocks and steel cables, and other devices.
• Climbing and crawling on and under derailed railroad cars.
• Maintenance, cleaning and setup of equipment requiring use of small and large tools including cutting torch and welding.
• Digging, hammering, and other physical types of work with various tools
• Lifting 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 lbs.
• Work at heights over 25 feet on railroad cars; may be on bridges, over water, or in water.

Skills

CDL Class A

Driver's license

On-call 24/7

Travel up to 50%

Equipment inspection

Job description

Hulcher Services is seeking a motivated Apprentice Operator I to transport, operate and service heavy equipment used in clearing railroad derailments by lifting and moving derailed railway cars and locomotives.

The role requires a valid Class A CDL and driver''s license, on-call availability 24/7, and travel up to 50% of the time in a demanding emergency response environment. You''ll perform equipment maintenance, inspections and rigorous physical tasks as part of the crew.