Rail Terminal Jockey Driver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable healthcare

Free life insurance

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Boot reimbursement

Job summary

Pacific Rail Services is hiring a full-time Rail Terminal Operator at the CSX Chambersburg Rail Terminal. This stable and essential role offers hands-on duties combining Hostler Driver and Groundperson responsibilities, ideal for individuals who enjoy outdoor work and teamwork. With starting pay of $20.85 per hour and potential first-year earnings of $55,000 – $70,000+, this position allows for upward mobility within the company. Benefits include affordable healthcare, paid holidays, and strong job security.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a 7-year background check and drug screening.
• Pass a Physical Capabilities Test.

Responsibilities

• Perform Hostler Driver and Groundperson duties.
• Work outdoors in a vital industry.
• Assist in daily operations of the rail terminal.

Skills

Ability to work outdoors

Teamwork

Motivation and reliability

Education

No high school diploma or GED required

Job description

Join Our Team as a Rail Terminal Operator – Hiring Immediately!

Location: CSX Chambersburg Rail Terminal

Are you ready for a full-time, permanent career in a stable, recession-proof industry? We provide full training and are looking for motivated individuals who want to build a rewarding long-term career with excellent earning potential and advancement opportunities. This hands-on role combines Hostler Driver and Groundperson duties, offering variety, teamwork, and the chance to work outdoors in a vital industry that keeps America moving.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

• Starting Pay: $20.85 per hour.
• Upcoming Raise: Effective July 1st, 2026, the base rate increases to $21.23 per hour.
• 1-Year Raise: At your 1-year anniversary, your base rate increases to $22.35 per hour.
• First-Year Earnings Potential: $55,000 – $70,000+ with overtime.
• Weekly Pay.
• Union Position.
• Regular raises and vacation pay.
• Clear path for advancement: Once you master the Hostler Driver and Groundperson duties, you can move into training to become a certified conductor, and later a certified engineer. Both certifications come with a $1.50 per hour raise upon successful completion.

Schedule

• Start time: 6 PM, 5 days per week.
• Daily shifts typically range from 8 to 14 hours.

Comprehensive Benefits

• Affordable healthcare (available after 60 days and the 1st of the month after that), Comprehensive no cost to you dental and low-cost vision coverage.
• Free life insurance.
• Paid holidays and personal days.
• Boot reimbursement.
• 401(k) plan.
• Vacation pay.
• Strong job security in an essential industry.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older with a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a 7-year background check and drug screening.
• Pass a Physical Capabilities Test.
• No high school diploma or GED required.
• Must live within 45 minutes of Chambersburg, PA (no relocation assistance provided).

This role is an excellent fit for individuals with backgrounds in warehouse work, truck driving (CDL or non-CDL), delivery, landscaping, construction, or anyone who enjoys active, outdoor work.

You will be employed directly by Pacific Rail Services and not by the railroad itself.

Job Type: Full-time