Rail Operator Jockey Driver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Life insurance

Job summary

Pacific Rail Services is hiring at the Harrisburg Rail Yard for a hands-on role that supports our rail operations. No CDL or prior experience is required, and full training is provided from day one. Expect outdoor work with steady overtime and a clear path to growth.

Night and day shifts are available, with starting pay at $21.88 per hour and structured raises that can lead to $55,000–$70,000 yearly in hourly wages with overtime. You’ll be part of a union-backed team near Harrisburg, PA.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with a valid driver’s license.
• No CDL or prior experience required.
• Able to work outdoors and stay active.

Responsibilities

• Drive jockey trucks to move trailers, containers and chassis.
• Climb railcars, support crane operations, and help keep trains on schedule.
• Work outdoors and participate in shift activities.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

Teamwork

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.