Rail Jockey Driver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Free life insurance

Boot allowance

$1000 bonus after 6 months and 1 year

Job summary

Pacific Rail Services in Harrisburg is hiring for a yard worker at the Harrisburg Rail Yard. No CDL or prior experience required; full training is provided from day one. This role includes night and day shifts with overtime and a clear path to steady, well‑paid work.

You will move trailers and railcars, assist crane operations, and support the rail network to keep freight moving. Training is paid, and strong union protection accompanies the job.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old with a valid driver's license.
• Physical outdoor labor and long shifts.
• Ability to pass background, drug screen, and physical capabilities test.

Responsibilities

• Drive jockey trucks to move trailers, containers, and chassis across the yard.
• Climb aboard railcars, support crane operations, and help keep trains on schedule.
• Work outdoors, stay active, and see the direct impact of your efforts every shift.
• Play an essential role in the national economy — when the rail network runs smoothly, the country keeps moving forward.

Job description

$55,000 – $70,000+ per year | Full Training Provided | No CDL or Experience Needed.

Ready to step into a stable, high-earning career that truly matters? Join a vital team that keeps America's supply chain moving every single day. This is hands-on work with strong union protection, excellent pay, built-in overtime, and full training provided from day one. No CDL and no prior experience required. We invest in motivated people and turn them into skilled professionals. We are hiring now for our tight-knit crew at the Harrisburg Rail Yard on Industrial Road in Harrisburg, PA.

What You’ll Do – And Why It Feels Rewarding

• Drive jockey trucks to move trailers, containers, and chassis across the yard.
• Climb aboard railcars, support crane operations, and help keep the trains on schedule.
• Work outdoors, stay active, and see the direct impact of your efforts every shift.
• Play an essential role in the national economy — when the rail network runs smoothly, the country keeps moving forward.

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Earn What You’re Worth – With Clear Growth Built In

Night Shift Compensation

• $21.88 to start (rate already Includes a night shift differential).
• 1st Raise @ 6-month - $22.45.
• 2nd Raise @ 4/26/27 - $23.43.
• 3rd Raise @ 1 year - $24.03.
• Additional Annual Raises.
• Potential Earnings: $55,000 - $70,000/year in hourly wages with overtime.

Day Shift Comparison

• $20.93 to start.
• 1st Raise @ 6-month - $21.48.
• 2nd Raise @ 4/26/27 - $22.45.
• 3rd Raise @ 1 year - $23.03.
• Additional Annual Raises.
• Potential Earnings: $55,000 - $70,000/year in hourly wages with overtime.

Current Shifts Available (4 Day Option or 5 Day Option)

• You have the option of 4-day or 5-day work weeks with built-in mandatory overtime (working up to 12 hours per day). After 90 days an extra day could be scheduled for both options depending on manpower.
• 5:00 AM Start.
• 5:00 PM Start.
• Weekends and holidays are part of the schedule — exactly how you maximize your earnings.
• The railroad runs 24/7/365, creating steady opportunity.
• There is the possibility of a mandatory extra day after your initial 90 days.

Benefits That Support You From The Start

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on the first of the month after just 60 days.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays and generous vacation time.
• Free life insurance and employee assistance program.
• $100 annual boot allowance.
• $1000 bonus after 6 months and 1 year if requirements are met.

Build a Career That Can Take You Further

We promote from within. Strong performers advance to Lift Operator, Foreman, and Management roles. With over 100 locations across North America, opportunities for growth and relocation are always available for those who want them.

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You

• Are 18 years or older with a valid driver’s license.
• Enjoy physical, outdoor work.
• Live within about 45 minutes of Harrisburg.
• Can successfully complete a background check, drug screen, and physical capabilities test.
• ONLY UPDATED RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED!

No experience? No problem!

We train you fully and pay you while you learn.

Take The Next Step Toward a Real Career

This is your chance to secure competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and long-term stability with Pacific Rail Services — a strong company backed by the union.

You will be employed directly by Pacific Rail Services and will not be considered an employee of the Railroad.

This ad reflects the Harrisburg Terminal Only. Other terminals offer different rates and different benefits.