Rail Terminal Crane Operator

Pacific Rail Services; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Healthcare

Free Dental

401(k)

Yearly raises

Boot reimbursement

Job summary

A leading rail service provider in East St. Louis is seeking experienced Crane Operators for full-time positions. This essential role requires prior railroad crane experience and includes responsibilities like operating cranes, performing pre-inspections, and ensuring safety protocols are met. Benefits include affordable healthcare, life insurance, paid holidays, and 401(k). The starting pay is $18 per hour with potential for yearly raises. Shift details to be discussed during interview.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Driver's License.
• No GED or high school diploma required.
• Ability to pass a drug test and physical capabilities test.

Responsibilities

• Operate overhead or side loader crane safely.
• Perform daily pre-inspections on cranes.
• Verify containers, chassis, and trailer numbers accurately.

Skills

Railroad crane experience

Ability to operate cranes safely

Communication skills

Job description

We are hiring Crane Operators immediately to join our team in a recession‑proof industry working at the Fairmont City Rail terminal! This is a full‑time, permanent position with an essential business. You'll be working for the #1 intermodal rail contractor in the United States! Experience is required. This is a 24/7/365 operation.

Copy and Paste the below YouTube Video to watch what you'll be doing if you join our team!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uriQMlaUUsI (You can fast forward to the 2:08 mark)

Starting rate of pay: $18.00 per hour.

Shift will be discussed during the interview process. Expect to work some holidays and every weekend.

Benefits

• Affordable Healthcare, Free Dental, and cheap Vision Benefits.
• Free Life Insurance.
• 6 paid holidays, paid personal days.
• $100 boot reimbursement.
• 401(k).
• Yearly raises.
• Vacation pay (received on yearly anniversary).
• Weekly pay.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily operation of the overhead or side loader crane, loading and unloading containers and trailers to railcars, including locking and unlocking container chassis, trailer hitches, IBCs, and bolsters.
• Perform daily pre‑inspection to verify the conditions of tires, oil levels/leaks, hydraulics, lights, flashers, radio, damage, and camera.
• Ensure all safety equipment is operating properly, including the location and condition of the fire extinguisher.
• Activate work assignments through the use of the onboard computer system.
• Be aware of your surroundings when operating loading equipment to ensure all processes are followed to maintain a safe and injury‑free work environment.
• Verify container, chassis, and trailer numbers accurately.
• Maintain clear communication with the Ground Person and/or other personnel.
• From time to time, provide hosting and ground person activities to complement work conditions and volumes.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Railroad crane experience is preferred.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.
• Must be able to pass a 7‑year background check, a drug test, and a Physical Capabilities Test.
• No GED or high school diploma required.

This job is suitable for persons with prior railroad experience, prior railroad crane experience, and those with crane experience in other fields of work.

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

About Rail Management Services

One of America’s largest intermodal terminal operators, with more than 60 U.S. intermodal and auto handling facilities. Rail Management Services (RMS) is one of the largest suppliers of intermodal ramp services in the United States handling over 9 million lifts per year. An FRA certified rail switching service provider, RMS serves all U.S. Class 1 railroads. With more than three decades of experience focused on facilitating the railroad motor carrier interface, RMS has been the lowest cost and most efficient provider while maintaining one of the best safety records in the industry. Today RMS subsidiaries include Pacific Rail Services, Pacific Trailer Repair Services, Rail Terminal Services, Terminal Switching Services and PRS Auto.