What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator position at Hulcher Services, Inc.?
Hulcher Services is seeking a motivated and success-driven Operator. You will play a vital role in transport, operation, and service of assigned heavy equipment used in clearing railroad derailments by lifting and moving derailed railway cars and locomotives. Fulfill introductory operator’s duties on chemical remediation sites.
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:
- Drives tractor-trailer or escort vehicles, sets up and operates heavy equipment.
- Services and maintains heavy equipment, trucks, trailers, and other equipment.
- 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 and welding equipment.
- Utilizes various hand and power tools.
- 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.
- Learns and complies with company policies and procedures, and safety rules.
- Learns hazardous materials handling and precautions.
- Maintains required equipment service records.
Why Join Us:
- Room for growth
- Union benefits including, but not limited to medical insurance and pension plan
What You Bring:
- Class A CDL with NO restrictions
- Two plus years work experience in the rail or related field.
- Ability to perform inspections and identify needs for Maintenance and knows location of specific items on equipment.
- Demonstrates proper procedures when inspecting equipment.
- Understanding of limitations of equipment when in operation.
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 always be available and all hours of the day.
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!
