Railroad Emergency Response Laborer — On-Call & Full-Time

Hulcher Services; Hudson (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room for growth

Union benefits

Job summary

Hulcher Services is seeking a motivated and success-driven Laborer to assist in clearing derailments by lifting and moving derailed rail cars and locomotives, and performing related duties at environmental remediation sites and rail construction.

This full-time role requires on-call availability, travel up to 50%, and the ability to work at heights and with heavy tools. Training and benefits are provided as part of a career in railroad emergency response.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides ground support for operations.
• Handles heavy steel chains, blocks, cables, and other devices.
• Climbs on and crawls under derailed railroad cars and equipment.
• Cleans, maintains and sets-up equipment requiring use of 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.

Skills

On-call availability

Valid driver’s license

High school diploma

CDL eligibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cutting torch

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Hulcher Services is seeking a motivated and success-driven Laborer to assist in clearing derailments by lifting and moving derailed rail cars and locomotives, and performing related duties at environmental remediation sites and rail construction.

This full-time role requires on-call availability, travel up to 50%, and the ability to work at heights and with heavy tools. Training and benefits are provided as part of a career in railroad emergency response.