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Description
CDL A Heavy Equipment Operator Apprentice I
$26.84/Hour + Overtime | Company Paid Benefits | Paid Training | Build a Career in Railroad Emergency Response
Full-Time |Travel Up to 50% | 24/7 Emergency Response Operations
Turn Your CDL Into a Career
Hulcher Services is looking for motivated individuals with a Class A CDL who are ready to build a career operating specialized heavy equipment used in railroad derailment response and recovery.
This isn't a typical driving job. You'll receive hands-on training while working alongside experienced operators to learn how to safely recover derailed railcars and locomotives using cranes, hydraulic equipment, and other specialized machinery.
If you enjoy challenging work, operating equipment, traveling, and being part of a team that responds when others can't, this is an opportunity unlike any other.
Compensation & Benefits
$26.84 Per Hour
Overtime Opportunities
Weekly Pay
Company paid benefits 
Paid Training
Career Advancement Opportunities
Full-Time, Year-Round Employment
About Hulcher Services
Hulcher Services is a nationwide leader in railroad derailment response, engineering, track maintenance, environmental services, and disaster recovery. With more than 500 employees operating from over 25 divisions throughout the United States and Mexico, we respond to critical incidents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Our teams help restore rail service safely and efficiently using specialized equipment and highly trained personnel.
What You'll Do
As a CDL A Heavy Equipment Operator Apprentice I, you'll train alongside experienced crews while supporting emergency railroad operations throughout your assigned region.
Responsibilities include:
Transport specialized heavy equipment using tractor-trailers and escort vehicles.
Assist with railroad derailment recovery operations.
Learn to operate heavy recovery equipment under the guidance of experienced operators.
Handle heavy steel chains, wire rope, rigging equipment, lifting blocks, and recovery tools.
Climb on and beneath railcars and locomotives during recovery operations.
Perform equipment setup, maintenance, cleaning, and inspections.
Use hand tools, power tools, cutting torches, and welding equipment.
Perform physically demanding work, including digging, lifting, rigging, and equipment setup.
Work safely around heavy equipment, active railroads, bridges, waterways, and industrial environments.
Follow all company safety procedures and operational standards.
Requirements
What We're Looking For
We're looking for dependable individuals who enjoy hands-on work and are ready to build a long-term career in heavy equipment and railroad operations.
Required Qualifications
Valid Class A CDL with no restrictions
Valid driver's license
Ability to travel up to 50%
Willingness to work in a 24/7 emergency response environment
Ability to pass required background screenings and pre-employment requirements
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally and 50 pounds frequently
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
Comfortable working at heights exceeding 25 feet and around water when required
Experience in any of the following is a plus:
Heavy Equipment Operation
Construction
Truck Driving
Rigging
Railroad
Crane Operations
Welding
Diesel Mechanics
Oil & Gas
Utilities
Military
Agriculture
Work Schedule
This position supports emergency railroad operations, which means flexibility is essential.
Standard work schedule Monday through Friday
24/7 on-call rotation for emergency derailment response
Travel required throughout the assigned territory
Overtime available during emergency response operations
Why Join Hulcher Services?
Few careers offer the opportunity to operate specialized heavy equipment while helping restore critical railroad infrastructure across North America.
At Hulcher Services, you'll receive hands-on training, work alongside experienced professionals, earn excellent company paid benefits, and build a career in a unique industry where your skills make an immediate impact.
If you're looking for more than just another CDL driving job and want a career with challenge, stability, and advancement opportunities, apply today and become part of the Hulcher Services team.
Salary Description
 
$26.84 / Hour

<html><body>Job Type Full-time Description CDL A Heavy Equipment Operator Apprentice I $26.84/Hour + Overtime | Company Paid Benefits | Paid Training | Build a Career in Railroad Emergency Response Full-Time |Travel Up to 50% | 24/7 Emergency Response Operations Turn Your CDL Into a Career Hulcher Services is looking for motivated individuals with a Class A CDL who are ready to build a career operating specialized heavy equipment used in railroad derailment response and recovery. This isn't a typical driving job. You'll receive hands-on training while working alongside experienced operators to learn how to safely recover derailed railcars and locomotives using cranes, hydraulic equipment, and other specialized machinery. If you enjoy challenging work, operating equipment, traveling, and being part of a team that responds when others can't, this is an opportunity unlike any other. Compensation &amp; Benefits <ul><li>$26.84 Per Hour</li><li>Overtime Opportunities</li><li>Weekly Pay</li><li>Company paid benefits </li><li>Paid Training</li><li>Career Advancement Opportunities</li><li>Full-Time, Year-Round Employment</li></ul> About Hulcher Services Hulcher Services is a nationwide leader in railroad derailment response, engineering, track maintenance, environmental services, and disaster recovery. With more than 500 employees operating from over 25 divisions throughout the United States and Mexico, we respond to critical incidents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our teams help restore rail service safely and efficiently using specialized equipment and highly trained personnel. What You'll Do As a CDL A Heavy Equipment Operator Apprentice I, you'll train alongside experienced crews while supporting emergency railroad operations throughout your assigned region. Responsibilities include: <ul><li>Transport specialized heavy equipment using tractor-trailers and escort vehicles.</li><li>Assist with railroad derailment recovery operations.</li><li>Learn to operate heavy recovery equipment under the guidance of experienced operators.</li><li>Handle heavy steel chains, wire rope, rigging equipment, lifting blocks, and recovery tools.</li><li>Climb on and beneath railcars and locomotives during recovery operations.</li><li>Perform equipment setup, maintenance, cleaning, and inspections.</li><li>Use hand tools, power tools, cutting torches, and welding equipment.</li><li>Perform physically demanding work, including digging, lifting, rigging, and equipment setup.</li><li>Work safely around heavy equipment, active railroads, bridges, waterways, and industrial environments.</li><li>Follow all company safety procedures and operational standards.</li></ul> Requirements What We're Looking For We're looking for dependable individuals who enjoy hands-on work and are ready to build a long-term career in heavy equipment and railroad operations. Required Qualifications <ul><li>Valid Class A CDL with no restrictions</li><li>Valid driver's license</li><li>Ability to travel up to 50%</li><li>Willingness to work in a 24/7 emergency response environment</li><li>Ability to pass required background screenings and pre-employment requirements</li><li>Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally and 50 pounds frequently</li><li>Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions</li><li>Comfortable working at heights exceeding 25 feet and around water when required</li></ul> Experience in any of the following is a plus: <ul><li>Heavy Equipment Operation</li><li>Construction</li><li>Truck Driving</li><li>Rigging</li><li>Railroad</li><li>Crane Operations</li><li>Welding</li><li>Diesel Mechanics</li><li>Oil &amp; Gas</li><li>Utilities</li><li>Military</li><li>Agriculture</li><li>Work Schedule</li></ul> This position supports emergency railroad operations, which means flexibility is essential. <ul><li>Standard work schedule Monday through Friday</li><li>24/7 on-call rotation for emergency derailment response</li><li>Travel required throughout the assigned territory</li><li>Overtime available during emergency response operations</li></ul> Why Join Hulcher Services? Few careers offer the opportunity to operate specialized heavy equipment while helping restore critical railroad infrastructure across North America. At Hulcher Services, you'll receive hands-on training, work alongside experienced professionals, earn excellent company paid benefits, and build a career in a unique industry where your skills make an immediate impact. If you're looking for more than just another CDL driving job and want a career with challenge, stability, and advancement opportunities, apply today and become part of the Hulcher Services team. Salary Description $26.84 / Hour</body></html>

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