Apprentice Railroad Equipment Operator — CDL, On-Call

Hulcher Services Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room for growth

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Hulcher Services Inc. seeks an Apprentice Operator I to operate and service heavy equipment used in clearing railroad derailments. You will drive tractor-trailers, handle heavy gear, and assist with maintenance on-site while complying with safety and emergency response protocols.

This role requires a valid CDL A, a current driver’s license, readiness to work 24/7, and travel up to half the time. Physical work and climbing on equipment are routine parts of the job.

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.
• On-call availability for derailments requiring immediate response.

Skills

CDL Class A

Driver's license

Emergency response readiness

Physical stamina

Tools

Cutting torch

Welding

Job description

Hulcher Services Inc. seeks an Apprentice Operator I to operate and service heavy equipment used in clearing railroad derailments. You will drive tractor-trailers, handle heavy gear, and assist with maintenance on-site while complying with safety and emergency response protocols.

This role requires a valid CDL A, a current driver’s license, readiness to work 24/7, and travel up to half the time. Physical work and climbing on equipment are routine parts of the job.