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Apprentice Operator I

$26.84 - $28.52 per hour

Hulcher Services, Inc

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Hulcher Services is seeking a motivated and success-driven Apprentice Operator I. You will play a vital role in transporting, operating and the servicing of assigned heavy equipment used in clearing railroad derailments by lifting and moving derailed railway cars and locomotives.


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:
  • Drive tractor-trailer or escort vehicles.
  • Material handling of heavy steel chains, blocks and steel cables, and other devices.
  • Climbing and crawling on and under derailed railroad cars.
  • Maintenance, cleaning and setup of equipment requiring use of small and large tools including cutting torch and welding.
  • Digging, hammering, and other physical types of work with various tools
  • Lifting 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 lbs.
  • Work at heights over 25 feet on railroad cars; may be on bridges, over water, or in water.
Why Join Us:
  • Room for growth
  • Union benefits including, but not limited to medical insurance and pension plan
Take your career to the next level and join our mission-driven team! At Hulcher you can apply with confidence in knowing you will be a valued asset to our team and be a part of a stable thriving industry!


Requirements

What You Bring:
  • Must have a valid Class A CDL with NO restrictions.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Ability to work on-call 24/7 365 days a year in an emergency response environment.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
  • Ability to conduct maintenance inspections on equipment.
Work Schedule:
  • Monday through Sunday on the job or possibly at division.
  • On call for 24 hours for derailments requiring immediate response.
  • 8-hours/day Monday through Friday; on call at other times for derailments requiring immediate response.
  • The Response Team is to be available at all times and all hours of the day.


Salary Description


$26.84-$28.52
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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