Rail Terminal Truck Driver

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

Job summary

Pacific Rail Services is hiring for the Rail Terminal Truck Driver role in New Cumberland, PA. This entry-level position offers on-the-job training, a pay range of $55,000 to $70,000 annually, and a chance to grow within a recession-proof industry. Responsibilities include driving a jockey truck and assisting with various ground duties. Benefits start after 60 days, including affordable healthcare, paid holidays, and 401K options.

Benefits

Affordable Healthcare and Vision Benefits

Free Dental

Paid personal days and Vacation Pay

$100 boot reimbursement

401K available

Yearly Raises

Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• No GED or diploma required.
• Be at least 18 years old & have a valid Driver's License.
• Pass a 7-year background check and a drug test.

Responsibilities

• Drive a jockey truck moving 53ft trailers and containers.
• Complete various Groundperson duties, including climbing on/off railcars.
• Assist in loading/unloading Chassis racks.

Skills

Strong communication

Job description

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Pacific Rail Services provided pay range

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Base pay range

$55,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

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 my offer a different pay scale and different benefits.

Compensation

• $19.98/hr (overtime rate is $29.97/hr).
• 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.
• 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 18 years 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.

About Pacific Rail Services

Pacific Rail Services was founded in 1985. Over the past 37 years, Rail Management Services has grown into one of the largest suppliers of intermodal ramp services in the United States handling over 8 million lifts per year. Today Pacific Rail Services, Pacific Trailer Repair Services, Rail Terminal Services, Terminal Switching Services and PRS Auto employ over 2,000 people devoted exclusively to this business. We provide trailer/container/chassis repairs and all intermodal administrative services including gate inspections, container yard management and switching services.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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