Rail Terminal Laborer

Pacific Rail Services; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 1,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in a recession-proof industry as a Jockey Driver! This entry-level position offers on-the-job training, where you'll learn to drive a jockey truck and perform essential ground duties. Enjoy the benefits of a structured work environment with opportunities for advancement, including potential earnings of $55,000 to $70,000 annually. With flexible shifts and comprehensive benefits starting after a short probationary period, this role is ideal for those looking to kickstart their career in the transportation sector. Don't miss out on this chance to grow in a supportive atmosphere!

Benefits

Affordable Healthcare and Vision Benefits

Free Dental

Free Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Paid personal days

Vacation Pay

$100 boot reimbursement

401K available

Yearly Raises

Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license.
• Pass a 7-year background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Drive a jockey truck moving trailers and containers around the yard.
• Assist in loading and unloading equipment using hand signals.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Valid Driver's License

Job description

We are hiring immediately for Jockey Driver's to join our team working at the Industrial Rd Norfolk Southern Railyard in Harrisburg, PA in a recession proof industry! This is an entry level position with on the job training. We'll teach you everything you need to know in order to be successful on the job. No Experience is required. The job is a combination of a Hostler Driver and Ground Person as they are 1 and the same job.

Watch the below YouTube video to see what you'll be doing. Copy and Paste:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uriQMlaUUsI

Responsibilities:

• A Hostler and a Jockey are the same thing.
• Drive a jockey truck moving 53ft trailers, containers, and chassis around the yard.
• Completing various Groundperson duties, climbing on and off railcars, locking and unlocking tracks, putting in and taking out inner box connectors (IBC's).
• Assist packer operators in loading and unloading the equipment using hand signals.
• Assist in the process of stacking and unstacking chassis as well as loading and unloading chassis racks.
• Other assigned duties.

The information contained in this ad applies to the Industrial Rd, Harrisburg Yard ONLY as other yards may offer a different pay scale and different benefits.

Compensation:

• $19.50/hr (overtime rate is $29.25)
• 2 raises each in your 1st and 2nd year, 1 raise yearly after year 3.
• Potential to earn $55,000 - $70,000 annually in hourly pay with overtime.

Shifts:
There are 2 shift types you have the option to choose from:

• 4 days a week working up to 12 hours a day with 3 days off or,
• 5 days a week working up to 12 hours a day with 2 days off. (After a 60-day probationary period, you could also be required to work a mandatory 8 hr 6th day if you choose this option).

We're hiring for the following shift:

• 5:00 PM Shift

Benefits: (Medical Starts after 60 days and the first of the month after that. Other benefits start after your 60 day probationary period)

• Affordable Healthcare and Vision Benefits, Free Dental
• Free Life Insurance
• 6 paid holidays as well as paid personal days and Vacation Pay
• $100 boot reimbursement
• 401K available
• Yearly Raises
• Advancement Opportunities to become a packer operator, foreman, supervisor and even management.

Qualifications: (NO JOCKEY EXPERIENCE REQUIRED)

• Be at least 18yrs old & have a valid Driver's License.
• Pass a 7 year background check. (Felonies in the last 7 yrs, jail time, parole, or probation in the last 5 yrs could disqualify applicants)
• Pass a drug test & a Physical Capabilities Test.
• No GED or diploma required
• Strong communication skills required.

APPLICANTS MUST currently live within a 45 minute commute of Harrisburg, PA. OUT OF AREA candidates and/or those requiring relocation will NOT be considered.

You'll be working directly with us at Pacific Rail Services and will not be employed by the railroad.