Careers at Bulk
Heavy Equipment Careers at Bulk
Field service techs, mechanics, operators, sales, marketing, and more across the United States. Pay at or above market rate, and straight answers about the work before you apply.
At or above market
How we set pay for every role
Nationwide
Crews at mills, scrap yards, ports, and rail terminals
80 years
Family-run heavy equipment company
Bulk hires field service technicians, shop mechanics, operating technicians, intermodal technicians, sales, and operations roles across the United States of America. This page gives you the answers up front: how pay works, what the work is really like, and who fits within our #yagottawanna culture.
Bulk is an 80-year-old, family-run heavy equipment company headquartered in Michigan City, Indiana, with a new location recently opened in Memphis, Tennessee and mobile service teams across the country. Our crews sell, rent, rebuild, operate, and service large mobile equipment for steel mills, scrap yards, ports, and rail terminals.
CompensationHow Much Does Bulk Pay?
At or above market rate for every role. That is how we hire and keep people who could choose to work anywhere. Hourly postings list their starting pay, and salaried roles get a straight answer on compensation in the first conversation, not the last one. The benefits package counts as part of total compensation, and each posting lists what comes with the role.
See every current opening.
Roles, locations, and details for every open position.
The WorkWhat Does the Work Actually Look Like?
The machines we work with are heavy forklifts, reach stackers, container handlers, slag pot carriers, and material handlers – just to name a few. The customers are steel mills, scrap yards, ports, and rail terminals, industries that run year-round, which is why the work stays steady.
Field Service + Shop
Wrenches on iron most techs never touch
Field service technicians operate a stocked Bulk service truck to customer sites and work on any brand of machine, whether we sold it or not. Shop mechanics handle repairs and frame-up rebuild work. Either way, you are the one who brings a down machine back in production.
Operators + Intermodal
Running the machines, not just fixing them
Operating technicians run purpose-built machines on mill and tear-out work, where safety-first equipment keeps you out of the strike zone. Intermodal technicians are keeping container-handling fleets running inside port and rail terminals.
The honest part: this work is not for everyone
We would rather tell you now than surprise you in week two. The iron is heavy and the sites run hot and cold with the seasons. Customers get support around the clock, so some roles carry shifts and callouts. If you need a climate-controlled desk, this is the wrong place to look for your next gig.
Here is the other side of that coin. When our crews run into difficult situations, the safety equipment and training they need shows up. That is not a policy statement; it is what a 30-year professional on our team describes in the video below.
From the CrewWhat Do the People Who Run These Machines Say?
30 years on these machines. 3 years at Bulk.
One of our operators has run this class of machine for 30 years and came over to Bulk in a hard hat swap about three years ago. In his words, he has never been taken care of better as an employee in those 30 years: when the crew needs something, the company works hand-in-hand to get it taken care of, and safety requests get answered with a sense of urgency you’re probably not used to.
Open RolesWhat Roles Does Bulk Hire For?
These are the roles we hire for most. Locations change as crews grow, so the live job board is the source of truth.
Field Service Technician
Diagnose and repair heavy equipment at customer sites from your own Bulk service truck. Any brand, from hydraulics to electrical to drivetrain.
Shop / Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Repairs, component work, and frame-up rebuilds, in our shops and at dedicated customer facilities.
Operating Technician
Run purpose-built and remote-controlled machines for mill and refractory tear-out jobs. Operating experience and a can-do attitude matter more than any specific brand background.
Intermodal Technician
Maintain container handlers and lift equipment at rail yards and intermodal terminals across our customer network nationwide.
Sales & Operations
Territory sales managers, inside sales and marketing gurus, and service or operations leadership who know heavy industry, or want to learn it from people who live it.
The live list changes as crews grow.
If nothing fits today, apply anyway, and we’ll keep your resume on file for the next one you want to be considered for.
Blue-collar life: harder than you think, with a payoff that goes way beyond the paycheck.
Life at BulkAre You Bulk Material?
If you like getting your hands dirty to solve problems, take pride in your work, and enjoy sharing accomplishments as a team, you will fit right in. We call it #yagottawanna: the desire to show up, work hard, and get better every single day. Give us that and we give you the tools for success, literally and figuratively: a stocked service truck, real equipment, room to advance, and the autonomy to do the job you were hired to do.
This is a family company in the plainest sense. Multiple generations work under one roof, fathers and sons included, and the crews you join have worked together for years. You will not find camaraderie like the trades anywhere else, and the work you do keeps steel mills, scrap yards, ports, and terminals moving. That is what we mean by moving America forward.
AnswersFrequently Asked Questions
Is Bulk hiring right now?
Yes. We post openings across service, operations, and sales in the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond. If you do not see a fit for your skills or your area, apply anyway. We keep resumes on file and we are always looking for people with the drive and motivation to win.
How much does Bulk pay?
At or above market rate for every role. Hourly postings list their starting pay, and the benefits package counts as part of your total compensation.
Is experience required to work at Bulk?
Skills can be taught, but attitude is forever. Some positions need a specific skill set and qualifications, and taking pride in your work, staying humble, and solving problems as a team puts you at the top of our list. We also work with apprenticeship programs to build the next generation of experts.
What are the work hours?
It depends on the role. Some positions run shifts, others stay close to normal business hours with occasional overtime, and our customers get support around the clock, so some roles carry callouts. Each posting spells out the schedule and you should ask us if there’s anything you are clear about.
Where would I be working?
Headquarters and the main shop are in Michigan City, Indiana, with a second shop in Memphis, Tennessee. Field service, operating, and intermodal roles work at customer sites across the country: steel mills, scrap yards, ports, and terminals near where you’d be living. Each posting lists its location, and we offer relocation in case you’d be interested in moving or are open to the opportunity.
How do I apply?
Through our job board link below. Pick the opening that you’re interested in, attach your resume, and answer a couple of questions. Our hiring teams read every application, and we pride ourselves on communication, transparency, and trust, so you aren’t left in the dark hoping and waiting.
Ready to see what fits?
Every opening, location, and further detail. If you have the #yagottawanna, we want to talk to you ASAP.