Rail Jockey Driver

Overview

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.

• Starting pay: $20.50/hr (Overtime: $30.75/hr)
• After 1 year: $22.44/hr
• Annual earning potential: $55,000–$70,000 (with overtime)

Each shift is 8 hours, with a mandatory 4-hour holdover when needed (up to 12 hours total).

Current shift start times:

• 6:00 PM
• 10:00 PM
• Weekends and holidays are required.

• 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:

• 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.

• 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).

• A hands-on, outdoor job.
• Entry-level work with training.
• Career growth and stability.
• A recession-proof industry.

Start your journey with Pacific Rail Services and build a career from the ground up.