Entry-Level Rail Yard Operator — Hands-On Training

Pacific Rail Services; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable healthcare

Company provided life insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

$100 boot reimbursement

401K retirement plan with 3% company match

Career growth opportunities

Teamster Local 776 Union membership

Job summary

Pacific Rail Services is hiring an Entry-Level Union Rail Yard Operator at Norfolk Southern’s Rutherford Rail Terminal in Harrisburg, PA. This role offers full training and a starting salary of $20.50 per hour, with annual earnings potential of $55,000 to $70,000 including overtime.

Applicants must be 18 or older with a valid driver's license and live within 45 minutes of Harrisburg. Benefits include affordable healthcare, a 401K with company match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older with a valid driver's license.
• Pass a 7-year background check.
• Pass drug test and physical capabilities test.
• No diploma or GED required.
• Must live within 45 minutes of Harrisburg, PA.

Responsibilities

• Drive jockey trucks to move trailers, containers, and chassis around the railyard.
• Climb railcars and secure tracks for loading.
• Assist crane operators with hand signals.
• Stack and unstack chassis and load/unload chassis racks.
• Work as part of a team to keep the yard running smoothly.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

Pacific Rail Services is hiring an Entry-Level Union Rail Yard Operator at Norfolk Southern’s Rutherford Rail Terminal in Harrisburg, PA. This role offers full training and a starting salary of $20.50 per hour, with annual earnings potential of $55,000 to $70,000 including overtime.

Applicants must be 18 or older with a valid driver's license and live within 45 minutes of Harrisburg. Benefits include affordable healthcare, a 401K with company match, and paid time off.