Apprentice Operator I

Hulcher Services Inc.; Bondurant, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hulcher Services Inc. seeks an Apprentice Operator I to transport, operate and service heavy equipment used in clearing railroad derailments. The role includes lifting and moving derailed cars and locomotives, with exposure to heights and demanding physical work.

You will drive and support the Response Team, perform inspections, and assist in maintenance, with travel up to 50% and 24/7 on-call commitments as part of emergency response operations.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A with no restrictions (required).
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Flexible on-call availability 24/7 and 365 days a year.
• Must travel up to 50% of the time as part of the role.
• Maintenance inspections of equipment and readiness.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor-trailer or escort vehicles.
• Perform material handling of heavy gear and cables.
• Climb on and under derailed railroad cars for service.
• Maintain and set up equipment, including welding or torch use.
• Perform physically demanding tasks including lifting.
• Work at heights over 25 feet on railroad cars.

Skills

Valid Class A CDL

Valid driver|s license

On-call 24/7 availability

Travel up to 50%

Maintenance inspections

Tools

Cutting torch

Welding

Job description

Description

Hulcher Services is seeking a motivated and success-driven Apprentice Operator I. You will play a vital role in transporting, operating and the servicing of assigned heavy equipment used in clearing railroad derailments by lifting and moving derailed railway cars and locomotives.

About Us:

Hulcher Service is an industry leader with more than 500 employees and over 25 divisions located in the United States and Mexico assisting customers with derailments as well as engineering work, track maintenance, disaster response, and environmental projects.

What You'll Do:

• 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.

Why Join Us:

• Room for growth
• Union benefits including, but not limited to medical insurance and pension plan

Requirements

What You Bring:

• 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.

  Work Schedule:

  • Monday through Sunday on the job or possibly at division.
  • On call for 24 hours for derailments requiring immediate response.
  • 8-hours/day Monday through Friday; on call at other times for derailments requiring immediate response.
  • The Response Team is to be available at all times and all hours of the day.