Apprentice Operator I
About The Position
Hulcher Services is seeking a motivated and success-driven Apprentice Operator I. This role transports, operates, and services assigned heavy equipment used to clear railroad derailments by lifting and moving derailed railway cars and locomotives. Hulcher Services has more than 500 employees and over 25 divisions in the United States and Mexico, supporting derailment response, engineering work, track maintenance, disaster response, and environmental projects. The position involves driving tractor-trailers or escort vehicles; handling heavy chains, blocks, steel cables, and other devices; and climbing or crawling on and under derailed railroad cars. Operators maintain, clean, and set up equipment, including using small and large tools, a cutting torch, and welding equipment. The work also includes digging, hammering, and other physically demanding tasks. The role requires lifting up to 100 pounds, frequently lifting or carrying objects up to 50 pounds, and working at heights over 25 feet on railroad cars, potentially on bridges, over water, or in water. The schedule includes eight-hour workdays Monday through Friday, with work on the job or possibly at the division Monday through Sunday. The role is on call at other times and available 24 hours a day for derailments requiring immediate response. Travel may be required up to 50% of the time. Hulcher offers room for growth and union benefits, including medical insurance and a pension plan.
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL with no restrictions.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to work on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in an emergency response environment.
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
- Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and frequently lift or carry objects up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work at heights over 25 feet, including on bridges, over water, or in water.
Responsibilities
- Drive tractor-trailers or escort vehicles.
- Handle heavy steel chains, blocks, steel cables, and other devices.
- Climb and crawl on and under derailed railroad cars.
- Maintain, clean, and set up equipment, using small and large tools, a cutting torch, and welding equipment.
- Perform digging, hammering, and other physical work with various tools.
- Conduct maintenance inspections on equipment.
- Respond to derailments requiring immediate response while on call.
Benefits
- Room for growth.
- Union benefits, including medical insurance and a pension plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
