Laborer

Hulcher Services; Sauget (IL); On-site; USD 70,258,000 - 73,702,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Job summary

Hulcher Services is seeking a motivated Laborer to support railroad derailment response operations. The role involves lifting and moving rail cars, assisting on environmental sites, and supporting rail construction tasks.

Training and overtime opportunities are available in a full-time capacity. Expected duties include traversing hazardous environments, operating hand and power tools, and maintaining equipment records.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Driver's license

On-call 24/7

CDL eligible

Outdoor work

Tools use

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Welding 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.