Rail Jockey Driver
Join Pacific Rail Services working at the Norfolk Southern Rutherford Rail Terminal!
Start your career in the rail industry with a stable, industry-leading company. We’re hiring Entry-Level Rail Yard Operators. No CDL or prior hostler driving experience required. Full training provided.
Note: This posting is for the Rutherford location only. Other locations may have different pay and benefits.
Pay & Compensation:
- Starting pay: $20.50/hr (Overtime: $30.75/hr)
- After 1 year: $22.44/hr
- Annual earning potential: $55,000–$70,000 (with overtime)
Shifts Available:
Each shift is 8 hours, with a mandatory 4-hour holdover when needed (up to 12 hours total).
Current shift start times:
Current shift start times:
- 6:00 PM
- 10:00 PM
- Weekends and holidays are required.
Job Duties:
- Operate jockey trucks to move 53ft trailers, containers, and chassis.
- Perform ground duties: climbing railcars, securing tracks, handling connectors.
- Assist crane operators using hand signals.
- Stack/unstack chassis and load/unload chassis racks.
- Support other tasks in a team-based environment.
See what you'll be doing in this Job Preview Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uriQMlaUUsI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uriQMlaUUsI
Benefits:
- Affordable healthcare and vision (after 60 days).
- Free dental and life insurance.
- Paid holidays, personal days, and vacation.
- $100 boot reimbursement.
- 401K available.
- Annual raises.
- Career advancement opportunities.
Qualifications:
- No railroad experience needed.
- Must be 18+ with a valid driver’s license.
- Pass a 7-year background check.
- Pass the drug test and physical capabilities test.
- No GED or diploma required.
- Strong communication skills.
- Must live within 45 minutes of Harrisburg, PA (no relocation).
Ideal For Candidates Who Want:
- A hands-on, outdoor job.
- Entry-level work with training.
- Career growth and stability.
- A recession-proof industry.
Apply Today:
Start your journey with Pacific Rail Services and build a career from the ground up.
Start your journey with Pacific Rail Services and build a career from the ground up.