Rail Terminal Operator

Wilmerding, PA, US

$65k/year
3 months ago
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Summary

Pacific Rail Services is hiring immediately for this Rail Terminal Operator position to join our ever-growing team for a full-time permanent position in a recession-proof industry working at the Norfolk Southern Pittsburgh, PA Terminal! No Experience is required as we'll teach you everything you need to know to be successful on the job.

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 (IBCs).
  • 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

Starting Rate

  • $19.00/ hr with yearly pay increases.
  • You'll have the potential to make $50,000-$65,000/yr in hourly pay with overtime factored in!
  • Must be available to work nights and Weekends.

Benefits: (Medical benefits start after 60 days and the first of the month after that. Other benefits start after your 90-day probationary period)

  • Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental & Vision Benefits.
  • Free Life Insurance.
  • Paid holidays, paid personal days.
  • Boot reimbursement.
  • 401K.
  • Yearly Raises.
  • Vacation Pay (received on yearly anniversary).
  • Weekly Pay.
  • Be Part of a Union.
  • Company Provided Uniforms.

Requirements

Applicants for the Jockey Driver/Ground person position must meet the general requirements for employment with the company, according to the Company hiring process which includes:

  • Have a valid Driver's License.
  • Must be able to pass a 7-year background check.
  • Any felonies in the last 7 years of jail time in the last 5 years will disqualify applicants.
  • Must be able to pass a drug test and a Physical Capabilities Test.
  • (No GED or diploma required)

APPLICANTS MUST currently live within a 45-minute commute of the business location. OUT OF AREA candidates and/or those requiring relocation will NOT be considered.

Please respond to this advertisement with your resume, or apply in person at:

NS Pittsburgh Railroad

701 Wall Ave

Wall, PA 15148

YOU WILL BE EMPLOYED DIRECTLY BY PACIFIC RAIL SERVICES AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AN EMPLOYEE OF THE RAILROAD

This job would be suitable for persons looking for jobs in a warehouse, as a truck driver with or without a CDL. as a delivery driver, working outdoors, and doing landscaping.

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.

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