Rail Jockey Driver
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| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$55000 - $70000 per year |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Harrisburg, PA 17110 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania open_in_new |
About this job
Job Description
Job Description
What You'll Do:
To Get a Glimpse of Your Daily Tasks, Watch This Video (Copy and Paste Link):
Shifts Available:
Night Shift Compensation:
Day Shift Comparison:
Benefits:
Qualifications:
Note: Pay & Benefits related to this job are specific to the Industrial Rd Harrisburg location, with unique compensation and benefits.
Join Our Team as a Jockey Driver at Pacific Rail Services!:
Are you looking for a stable career in a recession-proof industry? We are currently hiring Jockey Drivers working at the Industrial Rd Norfolk Southern Railyard in Harrisburg, PA. No experience is necessary as we provide comprehensive on-the-job training to ensure your success.
Position Overview:
Are you looking for a stable career in a recession-proof industry? We are currently hiring Jockey Drivers working at the Industrial Rd Norfolk Southern Railyard in Harrisburg, PA. No experience is necessary as we provide comprehensive on-the-job training to ensure your success.
Position Overview:
- Role: Jockey Driver (Hostler/Ground Person).
- Location: Industrial Rd, Harrisburg, PA.
What You'll Do:
- Operate a jockey truck to maneuver 53ft trailers, containers, and chassis within the yard.
- Perform ground duties including climbing railcars, managing track locks, and handling Inner Box Connectors (IBCs).
- Assist in loading/unloading equipment with packer operators using hand signals.
- Participate in stacking/unstacking chassis and managing chassis racks.
- Other tasks as assigned.
To Get a Glimpse of Your Daily Tasks, Watch This Video (Copy and Paste Link):
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uriQMlaUUsI.
Shifts Available:
- 5 days/week, up to 12 hours/day, 2 days off (potential 6th day after probation).
- 5:00 PM Shift.
Night Shift Compensation:
- $21.88 to start (rate already Includes a night shift differential).
- 1st Raise @ 6-month - $22.45.
- 2nd Raise @ 4/26/27 - $23.43.
- 3rd Raise @ 1 year - $24.03.
- Additional Annual Raises.
- Potential Earnings: $55,000 - $70,000/year in hourly wages with overtime.
Day Shift Comparison:
- $20.93 to start.
- 1st Raise @ 6-month - $21.48.
- 2nd Raise @ 4/26/27 - $22.45.
- 3rd Raise @ 1 year - $23.03.
- Additional Annual Raises.
- Potential Earnings: $55,000 - $70,000/year in hourly wages with overtime.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision start after 60-days of employment and the 1st of the month.
- Free Life Insurance.
- Paid holidays, personal days, and vacation.
- $100 boot reimbursement annually.
- 401K plan.
- Opportunities for advancement to roles like packer operator, foreman, supervisor, or management.
Qualifications:
- Age: 18+ with a valid Driver's License.
- Background Check: Must pass a 7-year check; certain felonies or parole/probation within last 5 years may disqualify.
- Drug Test & Physical: Must pass both.
- Residency: Must live within a 45-minute commute of Harrisburg, PA; no relocation assistance.
Note: Pay & Benefits related to this job are specific to the Industrial Rd Harrisburg location, with unique compensation and benefits.
Join us at Pacific Rail Services for a rewarding career where you're not just an employee, but part of our growing family. Apply today to drive your career forward!
You'll be working directly with us at Pacific Rail Services and will not be employed by the railroad.
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