Rail Jockey Driver

Entry-Level Rail Yard Operator – On-Site Paid Training Provided Company: Join an industry-leading team at Pacific Rail Services, a company known for its stability and commitment to excellence.
We're hiring for Entry-Level Rail Yard Operators who will receive comprehensive on-the-job training.
No CDL is required, and no prior hostler driving experience is necessary.
You will be an employee of Pacific Rail Services and not an employee of the Railroad.
Compensation: $18.
57/hr (overtime rate is $27.
85) Potential to earn $55,000 - $70,000 annually in hourly pay with overtime.
Shifts: Shifts are ElGHT hours with a mandatory four-hour holdover when necessary.
We're currently hiring for the below shift start times: 5pm shift, 6pm shift & our 10pm shift.
What You'll Do: This role combines the responsibilities of a Hostler Driver and Ground Person.
You will learn to operate a jockey truck, maneuvering 53ft trailers, containers, and chassis around the rail yard.
Engage in various ground duties, including climbing on and off railcars, securing tracks, and handling inner box connectors (IBC's).
Assist crane operators with equipment loading and unloading using hand signals.
Play a key role in stacking and unstacking chassis, as well as loading and unloading chassis racks.
Fulfill other assigned duties in a dynamic and team-oriented work environment.
Watch Our Job Preview Video: https://www.
youtube.
com/watch?v=uriQMlaUUsI Benefits: Affordable healthcare and vision benefits (available after 60 days).
Free dental coverage.
Free life insurance.
6 paid holidays, personal days, and vacation pay.
$100 boot reimbursement.
401K available.
Yearly raises.
Advancement opportunities within the company, including roles like lift operator, foreman, supervisor, and management positions.
Qualifications: No prior railroad experience is required.
Minimum age of 18 with a valid driver's license.
Successful completion of a 7-year background check.
Ability to pass a drug test and a Physical Capabilities Test.
No GED or diploma required.
Strong communication skills are essential.
Applicants must currently live within a 45-minute commute of Harrisburg, PA; relocation candidates will not be considered.
Ideal for Those Seeking: A hands-on role in a dynamic environment.
A chance to work outdoors.
Entry-level opportunities with no prior experience necessary.
Career growth and development.
Stability in a recession-proof industry.
This job would be suitable for persons looking for jobs in a warehouse, as a delivery driver, a forklift driver, working outdoors, ,a laborer, doing landscaping, and working in a railyard.
Join us at Pacific Rail Services and embark on a career in the rail industry that offers growth, stability, and the opportunity to learn valuable skills from the ground up.
Your journey starts here.
Apply today! About Pacific Rail Services: Pacific Rail Services was founded in 1985.
Over the past 37 years, Rail Management Services has grown into one of the largest suppliers of intermodal ramp services in the United States handling over 8 million lifts per year.
Today Pacific Rail Services, Pacific Trailer Repair Services, Rail Terminal Services, Terminal Switching Services and PRS Auto employ over 2,000 people devoted exclusively to this business.
We provide trailer/container/chassis repairs and all intermodal administrative services including gate inspections, container yard management and switching services.