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Hulcher Services
CDL A Heavy Equipment Operator Emergency Railroad Response
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An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$54,776 / year median in Illinois
+11% projected growth
Job Description
CDL A Heavy Equipment Operator - Emergency Railroad Response Sauget, IL (Must Live Within 45 Minutes of the Shop) $26.84-$33.55/hr + Daily Overtime $80,000+ Annual Earning Potential | Guaranteed 40 Hours | Weekly Pay Big Equipment. Big Overtime. Big Opportunity. Looking for more than a typical CDL job? Join Hulcher Services , the nation's leader in railroad emergency response. Operate heavy equipment, travel throughout the region, and build a rewarding career with exceptional benefits, paid training, and advancement opportunities. Why Hulcher? ✔ 100% Company-Paid Union Benefits ✔ Overtime After 8 Hours ✔ Travel Pay + Hotel & Meals Covered ✔ Guaranteed 40 Hours Every Week ✔ Weekly Pay Every Friday ✔ Paid Heavy Equipment Training ✔ Year-Round Employment ✔ Advancement Opportunities Nationwide What You'll Do Respond to train derailments and railroad emergencies Operate excavators, bulldozers, sidebooms, and other heavy equipment Travel to job sites across the region Work alongside a highly skilled emergency response team Gain valuable railroad and heavy equipment experience What You Need Class A CDL (No Restrictions) Clean driving record Stable work history Ability to report to the Sauget, IL facility within 45 minutes of a call Available for 24/7/365 emergency response operations Willingness to travel and stay overnight when required Who Thrives Here? CDL Drivers, Heavy Equipment Operators, Construction Professionals, Military Veterans, Railroad Employees, and Outdoor Workers. Anyone seeking a challenging, high-reward career This Isn't a Desk Job. It's a career where you'll travel, operate big equipment, solve real problems, and be part of a team that responds when others can't. Apply Today and Start Building Your Future with Hulcher Services. High Pay. Paid Travel. Career Growth. Real Opportunity.