Regional General Manager - Railroad Operations

Hulcher Services, Inc

$120K — $140K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of leadership experience in railroad operations, industrial services, heavy civil construction, or emergency response.
  • Experience managing multiple locations or regional operations.
  • Proven leadership in railroad derailment and emergency response operations.
  • Experience leading large teams through Division Managers or equivalent roles.
  • Strong operational, financial, and strategic business management experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to improve safety performance and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Direct all operational activities across multiple divisions.
  • Lead emergency railroad derailment responses and recovery operations.
  • Ensure divisions maintain high standards of service and responsiveness.
  • Maximize equipment utilization and labor efficiency.
  • Develop succession plans and mentor future operational leaders.
  • Promote a safety culture across every division.
  • Drive revenue growth and profitability across the region.
  • Partner with sales teams to expand business and maintain executive-level customer relationships.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career development and progression.
  • Engagement in federal and corporate compliance initiatives.
  • Exposure to diverse operational environments and challenges.
  • Involvement in community and industry safety initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Regional General Manager - Railroad Operations & Emergency Response

Lead Multiple Railroad Operations. Drive Safety. Grow the Business.

Hulcher Services is seeking an experienced Regional General Manager to oversee multiple railroad service divisions across an assigned territory. This is a high-impact executive leadership role responsible for directing railroad operations, derailment response, mechanical operations, safety, sales, and financial performance.

We're looking for a proven leader who has successfully managed multiple locations, led large field operations, responded to railroad derailments and emergency incidents, developed high-performing management teams, and delivered strong operational and financial results.

If you've built successful railroad operations while maintaining exceptional safety and customer relationships, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Lead
  • Multi-site railroad operations across an assigned region
  • Railroad derailment and emergency response operations
  • Environmental remediation and industrial services
  • Sales growth, customer retention, and market expansion
  • Division Managers, Senior Division Managers, Sales Managers, and regional leadership teams
  • Operational excellence, profitability, and asset utilization
What You'll Be Responsible For
Operational Leadership
  • Direct all operational activities across multiple divisions.
  • Lead emergency railroad derailment response and recovery operations.
  • Ensure divisions maintain exceptional service, responsiveness, and execution.
  • Maximize equipment utilization, labor efficiency, and operational performance.
  • Develop succession plans and mentor future operational leaders.
Safety Leadership
  • Own the safety culture across every division.
  • Lead incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA, FRA, and customer requirements.
  • Coach leaders on safe operating practices and accountability.
Financial & Business Performance
  • Drive revenue growth and profitability across the region.
  • Develop operational strategies to improve margins and efficiency.
  • Monitor budgets, staffing levels, labor utilization, and equipment performance.
  • Review bids and estimates to ensure profitable project execution.
Sales & Customer Relations
  • Partner with regional sales teams to expand business.
  • Maintain executive-level customer relationships with railroads and industrial clients.
  • Identify new market opportunities and competitive advantages.
  • Ensure outstanding customer satisfaction on every project.
Leadership & Talent Development
  • Develop, and retain top operational talent.
  • Lead performance management, coaching, and succession planning.
  • Standardize leadership practices across all divisions.
  • Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.


Requirements

We're Looking For

Required Experience
  • 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in railroad operations, industrial services, heavy civil construction, or emergency response.
  • Experience managing multiple locations or regional operations.
  • Proven leadership of railroad derailment, wrecking, recovery, or emergency response operations.
  • Experience leading large teams through Division Managers or equivalent leadership.
  • Strong operational, financial, and strategic business management experience.
  • Demonstrated success improving safety performance and operational efficiency.

Preferred Experience
  • Railroad maintenance or operations
  • Mechanical fleet management
  • Industrial construction or heavy equipment operations
  • P&L responsibility
  • Multi-million-dollar operational budgets
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent leadership experience.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Ability to travel approximately 50%.
  • Available for emergency response and 24/7 operational support as needed.

Salary Description

$120,000 to $140,000 depending on experience

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