CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator Apprentice — 24/7 Rail Ops

Hulcher Services Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Weekly pay

Company benefits

Paid training

Career advancement

Full-time year-round employment

Job summary

Hulcher Services is seeking a CDL A Heavy Equipment Operator Apprentice I to train in operating specialized heavy equipment used in railroad derailment response and recovery. This full-time role involves up to 50% travel and 24/7 emergency readiness, with hands-on training and career growth.

You'll operate cranes and recovery gear, learn safety procedures, and participate in ongoing emergency response operations across North America. Company-paid benefits and paid training are available.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with no restrictions.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Ability to work in a 24/7 emergency response environment.
• Ability to pass required background screenings.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work.
• Comfortable outdoors in all weather.
• Comfortable working at heights.

Responsibilities

• Transport specialized heavy equipment using tractor-trailers and escort vehicles.
• Assist with railroad derailment recovery operations.
• Learn to operate heavy recovery equipment under guidance of experienced operators.
• Handle heavy steel chains, wire rope, rigging equipment, lifting blocks, and recovery tools.
• Climb on and beneath railcars and locomotives during recovery operations.
• Perform equipment setup, maintenance, cleaning, and inspections.
• Use hand tools, power tools, cutting torches, and welding equipment.
• Perform physically demanding work, including digging, lifting, rigging, and equipment setup.
• Work safely around heavy equipment, active railroads, bridges, waterways, and industrial environments.
• Follow all company safety procedures and operational standards.

Skills

CDL Class A

Driver's license

Travel up to 50%

24/7 on-call

Background screenings

Physically demanding

Outdoor work

Work at heights

Job description

Hulcher Services is seeking a CDL A Heavy Equipment Operator Apprentice I to train in operating specialized heavy equipment used in railroad derailment response and recovery. This full-time role involves up to 50% travel and 24/7 emergency readiness, with hands-on training and career growth.

You'll operate cranes and recovery gear, learn safety procedures, and participate in ongoing emergency response operations across North America. Company-paid benefits and paid training are available.