Regional General Manager – Railroad Operations

Hulcher Services Inc.; Bloomington (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hulcher Services is seeking a Regional General Manager to oversee multiple railroad service divisions across an assigned territory. This executive role directs railroad operations, derailment response, mechanical operations, safety, sales, and financial performance.

We are looking for a proven leader with experience managing multiple locations, leading large field operations, and delivering strong operational and financial results while maintaining exceptional safety and customer relationships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive leadership in railroad operations or emergency response.
• Experience managing multiple locations or regional operations.
• Willingness to travel ~50% and emergency on-call readiness.

Responsibilities

• Direct all operational activities across multiple divisions.
• Lead emergency railroad derailment response and recovery operations.
• Ensure divisions deliver exceptional service, safety, and execution.
• Drive revenue growth, margins, and asset utilization.
• Develop leaders through succession planning and talent development.
• Maintain executive relationships with railroads and clients.

Skills

Leadership

Railroad operations

Emergency response

Financial management

Sales & customer relations

Talent development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent leadership experience

Job description

Description

Regional General Manager – Railroad Operations & Emergency Response

Lead Multiple Railroad Operations. Drive Safety. Grow the Business.

Hulcher Services is seeking an experienced Regional General Manager to oversee multiple railroad service divisions across an assigned territory. This is a high-impact executive leadership role responsible for directing railroad operations, derailment response, mechanical operations, safety, sales, and financial performance.

We're looking for a proven leader who has successfully managed multiple locations, led large field operations, responded to railroad derailments and emergency incidents, developed high-performing management teams, and delivered strong operational and financial results.

If you've built successful railroad operations while maintaining exceptional safety and customer relationships, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Lead

• Multi‑site railroad operations across an assigned region
• Railroad derailment and emergency response operations
• Environmental remediation and industrial services
• Sales growth, customer retention, and market expansion
• Division Managers, Senior Division Managers, Sales Managers, and regional leadership teams
• Operational excellence, profitability, and asset utilization

What You'll Be Responsible For

Operational Leadership

• Direct all operational activities across multiple divisions.
• Lead emergency railroad derailment response and recovery operations.
• Ensure divisions maintain exceptional service, responsiveness, and execution.
• Maximize equipment utilization, labor efficiency, and operational performance.
• Develop succession plans and mentor future operational leaders.

Safety Leadership

• Own the safety culture across every division.
• Lead incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA, FRA, and customer requirements.
• Coach leaders on safe operating practices and accountability.

Financial & Business Performance

• Drive revenue growth and profitability across the region.
• Develop operational strategies to improve margins and efficiency.Monitor budgets, staffing levels, labor utilization, and equipment performance.
• Review bids and estimates to ensure profitable project execution.

Sales & Customer Relations

• Partner with regional sales teams to expand business.
• Maintain executive‑level customer relationships with railroads and industrial clients.
• Identify new market opportunities and competitive advantages.
• Ensure outstanding customer satisfaction on every project.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Develop, and retain top operational talent.
• Lead performance management, coaching, and succession planning.
• Standardize leadership practices across all divisions.
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

We’re Looking For

Required Experience

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in railroad operations, industrial services, heavy civil construction, or emergency response.
• Experience managing multiple locations or regional operations.
• Proven leadership of railroad derailment, wrecking, recovery, or emergency response operations.
• Experience leading large teams through Division Managers or equivalent leadership.
• Strong operational, financial, and strategic business management experience.
• Demonstrated success improving safety performance and operational efficiency.

Preferred Experience

• Railroad maintenance or operations
• Mechanical fleet management
• Industrial construction or heavy equipment operations
• P&L responsibility
• Multi‑million‑dollar operational budgets

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent leadership experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel approximately 50%.
• Available for emergency response and 24/7 operational support as needed.

Why Hulcher Services

Hulcher Services is a national leader in railroad emergency response, derailment recovery, and specialized transportation services. Our Regional General Managers are empowered to make decisions, build exceptional teams, grow their territories, and directly impact the success of our customers and company.

If you’re an experienced railroad operations leader who thrives in fast‑paced emergency response environments and has successfully managed multiple divisions, we’d like to speak with you.