Rail Terminal Laborer

Pacific Rail Services; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join Pacific Rail Services as an Entry-Level Rail Yard Operator with no prior experience required. This role offers on-the-job training, competitive pay starting at $19.71/hr, and opportunities for advancement in a stable industry. Ideal for individuals seeking a hands-on career in a dynamic outdoor environment.

Benefits

Affordable healthcare and vision benefits

Free dental coverage

Free life insurance

6 paid holidays, personal days, and vacation pay

$100 boot reimbursement

401K available

Yearly raises

Advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• No prior railroad experience required.
• Ability to pass a 7-year background check.
• Physical Capabilities Test must be passed.

Responsibilities

• Operate a jockey truck and maneuver trailers around the rail yard.
• Engage in ground duties including securing tracks and handling IBC's.
• Assist crane operators with loading and unloading.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Valid driver's license

Job description

Company:
Join an industry-leading team at Pacific Rail Services, a company known for its stability and commitment to excellence. We're hiring for Entry-Level Rail Yard Operators who will receive comprehensive on-the-job training. No CDL is required, and no prior hostler driving experience is necessary. You will be employed directly through Pacific Rail Services and will not be a railroad employee.

This information contained in this ad pertains to the *Rutherford Location Only* as other locations have different pay scales & benefits

Compensation:

• $19.71/hr (overtime rate is $29.57/hr)
• by the end of your 1st year, your rate of pay will be $21.58/hr.
• Potential to earn $55,000 - $70,000 annually in hourly pay with overtime.

Shifts:

• Shifts are ElGHT hours with a mandatory four-hour holdover when necessary. This means, once you are done with training, plan on working up to 12 hours as it is required when necessary.
• We're currently hiring for the below shift start times:
• 6pm shift & our 10pm shift.

What You'll Do:

• This role combines the responsibilities of a Hostler Driver and Ground Person. You will learn to operate a jockey truck, maneuvering 53ft trailers, containers, and chassis around the rail yard.
• Engage in various ground duties, including climbing on and off railcars, securing tracks, and handling inner box connectors (IBC's).
• Assist crane operators with equipment loading and unloading using hand signals.
• Play a key role in stacking and unstacking chassis, as well as loading and unloading chassis racks.
• Fulfill other assigned duties in a dynamic and team-oriented work environment.
• Watch Our Job Preview Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uriQMlaUUsI

Benefits:

• Affordable healthcare and vision benefits (available after 60 days).
• Free dental coverage.
• Free life insurance.
• 6 paid holidays, personal days, and vacation pay.
• $100 boot reimbursement.
• 401K available.
• Yearly raises.
• Advancement opportunities within the company, including roles like lift operator, foreman, supervisor, and management positions.

Qualifications:

• No prior railroad experience is required. (Prior experience working outdoors, driving or doing physical labor is preferred)
• Minimum age of 18 with a valid driver's license.
• Successful completion of a 7-year background check (Any felonies within the last 7 years, jail time or probation in the last 5 years or a history of criminal offenses could disqualify applicants)
• Ability to pass a drug test and a Physical Capabilities Test.
• No GED or diploma required.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Applicants must currently live within a 45-minute commute of Harrisburg, PA; relocation candidates will not be considered.

Ideal for Those Seeking:

• A hands-on role in a dynamic environment.
• A chance to work outdoors.
• Entry-level opportunities with no prior experience necessary.
• Career growth and development.
• Stability in a recession-proof industry.

Join us at Pacific Rail Services and embark on a career in the rail industry that offers growth, stability, and the opportunity to learn valuable skills from the ground up. Your journey starts here. Apply today!