Laborer

Hulcher Services • Tacoma, WA

271d

About The Position

Hulcher Services is seeking a motivated and success-driven Laborer. You will play a vital role in assisting 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. 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.

Requirements

• Must have a valid drivers 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.
• Experience working in construction, landscaping, farming, or other outdoor occupations is preferred.
• Must be able to use or learn to use tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provides ground support for operations.
• 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, 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.

Benefits

• Room for growth.
• Union benefits including, but not limited to medical insurance and pension plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: High school or GED