Laborer/Driver

Hulcher Services Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hulcher Services Inc. offers an entry-level manual labor position that involves assisting in clearing railroad derailments and performing duties at various sites. Candidates will gain valuable experience using heavy equipment and tools while ensuring safety and compliance with company policies. A high school diploma is required, and a CDL qualification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must qualify for a Commercial Driver License.
• Experience in construction or landscaping preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 150 lbs and frequent lifting of 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provides ground support for operations including driving vehicles.
• Cleans and maintains equipment, operates cutting torch/welding equipment.
• Handles heavy materials and works at elevated heights.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Maintenance skills

Heavy lifting ability

Safety compliance

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Forklifts

Tractors

Job description

Description

General Summary:

This is an entry level manual labor position that aids and assists 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides ground support for operations.
• Drives tractor-trailer or escort vehicles.
• 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 and welding equipment.
• Utilizes various hand and power tools.
• 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.
• Learns and complies with company policies and procedures, and safety rules.
• Learns hazardous materials handling and precautions.
• Maintains required equipment service records.
• Assures safekeeping and proper usage of company tools.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required.

Requirements

Educational and Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Must be able to qualify for a Commercial Driver License.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Experience working in construction, landscaping, farming, or other outdoor occupations is preferred.
• Must be able to use or learn to use tools and equipment, such as but not limited to the following: pulleys, vises, hand and power tools, "skates"/rail skids, mechanic rollers, acetylene tanks, wooden blocks, steel collars/shackles, steel hooks, welding equipment, grinders, hydraulic jacks, steel chains and cable, portable lights, "come-alongs," tractors, forklifts, self-rigger/block truck, semi-truck and trailer, flatbed truck, pickup truck, wheel barrow, pumps and generator