Apprentice Operator I - Heavy Equipment & 24/7 On-Call

Hulcher Services Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hulcher Services Inc. in Chicago is seeking an Apprentice Operator I to transport, operate and service heavy equipment used in clearing railroad derailments, including lifting and moving derailed railcars and locomotives.

You will work on-site in a demanding environment, performing maintenance, cleaning and setup of equipment, and supporting emergency response with on-call availability and travel up to 50% of the time.

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

Class A CDL (unrestricted)

Valid driver's license

On-call availability

Willingness to travel

Job description

Hulcher Services Inc. in Chicago is seeking an Apprentice Operator I to transport, operate and service heavy equipment used in clearing railroad derailments, including lifting and moving derailed railcars and locomotives.

You will work on-site in a demanding environment, performing maintenance, cleaning and setup of equipment, and supporting emergency response with on-call availability and travel up to 50% of the time.