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Rail Management Services
Rail Terminal Laborer
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A laborer is a worker who performs physical tasks and manual labor as part of their job. They are employed in a variety of industries from Warehousing to Manufacturing. Responsibilities can include assisting with shipping and receiving operations, moving equipment, and organizing inventory.
$38,280 / year median in Pennsylvania
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.
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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.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Personal Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Dental Insurance