Laborer

Hulcher Services; Galesburg (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Company Paid Benefits

Paid Training

Job summary

Hulcher Services is seeking a motivated Laborer to support railroad emergency response operations. You will assist in clearing derailments by lifting and moving derailed rail cars and locomotives, and perform related duties on environmental sites, industrial locations, and rail construction.

As part of a 24/7 on-call team, you will be responsible for ground support, handling heavy chains and cables, and maintaining safety and tool discipline.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work on call 24/7 in an emergency environment.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must be able to qualify for a Commercial Driver License (CDL).
• Experience in outdoor trades is preferred (construction, landscaping, farming).
• Must be able to use or learn to use tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provides ground support for operations.
• Lifts and moves heavy equipment and materials.
• Climbs on/under derailed equipment as needed.
• Cleans, maintains and sets up equipment and tools.
• Operates cutting torches and power tools.
• Works at elevated heights around derailed cars and water."
• Maintains equipment service records and safe tool usage.

Skills

Driver's license

On-call availability

High school diploma

CDL eligibility

Outdoor work experience

Tools handling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tools & equipment

Job description

Description

Laborer

$25.07 an Hour + Overtime | Company Paid Benefits | Paid Training | Build a Career in Railroad Emergency Response

Full-Time |Travel Up to 50% | 24/7 Emergency Response Operations

Hulcher Services is seeking a motivated and success-driven Laborer. You will play a vital role in assisting in clearing railroad derailments by lifting and moving derailed rail cars and locomotives, and performs similar duties on environmental remediation sites, industrial locations, and rail construction.

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:

• Provides ground support for operations.
• Carries, handles and detaches/attaches heavy steel chains, blocks and steel cables, and other devices.
• Climbs on and crawls under derailed railroad cars and other equipment.
• Cleans, maintains and sets-up equipment requiring use of small and large tools.
• Operates cutting torch, hand and power tools, and welding equipment.
• Lifts 150 lbs. max with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 lbs.
• Works at elevated heights on railroad cars; bridges, over water, or in water.
• Maintains required equipment service records.
• Assures safekeeping and proper usage of company tools.

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 drivers license
• Ability to work on call 24/7 365 days a year in an emergency response environment
• High School graduate or equivalent
• Must be able to qualify for a Commercial Driver License.
• Experience working in construction, landscaping, farming, or other outdoor occupations is preferred.
• Must be able to use or learn to use tools and equipment.