Jockey Driver/Groundsperson

Pacific Rail Services; Taylor (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Rail Services is seeking a Rail Terminal Operator to join their team at the Norfolk Southern Pittsburgh Terminal. No experience is required, as training will be provided to ensure success in this dynamic role, which combines the responsibilities of a Hostler Driver and Ground Person with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental & Vision Benefits

Free Life Insurance

Paid holidays and personal days

Boot reimbursement

401K

Yearly Raises

Vacation Pay

Weekly Pay

Union membership

Company provided uniforms

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Ability to pass a 7-year background check.
• Must pass a drug test and Physical Capabilities Test.

Responsibilities

• Operate jockey truck and maneuver trailers in the rail yard.
• Assist crane operators with loading/unloading.
• Engage in various ground duties including securing tracks.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety Awareness

Job description

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

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.