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We are hiring immediately for a Railroad Train Planner (Load Planner) to Join our team at the BNSF St Louis, MO rail terminal in a recession-proof industry! This is an entry-level position and no experience is required as we'll teach you everything you need to know to be successful on the job.
Starting Rate:
Starting Rate:
- $17.00
- You can expect to make $37,500 - $45,000 in your 1st year in hourly pay with overtime factored in.
Schedule:
- Nights and Weekends Required
- 6 pm-6 am
- Rotating 2-week Schedule (Work 3 days, off 4 days, work 4 days off 3 days)
APPLICANTS MUST LIVE WITHIN A 45-MINUTE COMMUTE OF ST LOUIS, MO TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE JOB.
Summary/Objective:
The Load Planner coordinates the terminal’s train planning to ensure retention of service levels and thereby satisfy the customer’s requirements. This is accomplished thru the coordination of the operating department and the Class 1 Railroad.
Essential Responsibilities:
- This position is responsible for scheduling, and coordinating the intermodal train planning activities of the terminal.
- Ensure accuracy when making decisions for a major change in train planning. Non-routing matters are referred with recommended solutions to the terminal manager.
- Daily contact is normally maintained with the terminal manager for informational purposes and for recommendations to improve productivity and cost controls, other Managers within the terminal for the coordination of train planning.
- Maintain good relations with all major contacts including the Union Pacific Railroad Manager of Intermodal Train planning to keep apprised of intermodal conditions and secure information concerning inbound train arrivals.
- Maintain awareness and organization within the rail yard, including attention to the ground surface (potholes, debris, and/or slippery conditions).
- All other duties as assigned.
Join Our Team:
We are looking for ambitious, capable, and skilled team members to join our nationwide crew. We offer a team-oriented atmosphere with quality employee benefits, and room to grow your career! Specific benefits vary by workgroup, location, and position; however, we generally offer the following employee benefits:
Benefits: (Medical benefits start after 60 days and the first of the month after that. Other benefits start after your 90-day probationary period)
Benefits: (Medical benefits start after 60 days and the first of the month after that. Other benefits start after your 90-day probationary period)
- Affordable Healthcare, Free Dental, and cheap Vision Benefits
- Free Life Insurance
- Paid holidays paid personal days
- 401K
- Yearly Raises
- Vacation Pay (received on yearly anniversary)
- Mandatory Overtime / Weekends Required
Applicants for the Railroad Train Planner position must meet the general requirements for employment with the company, according to the Company hiring process which includes:
- Possess a valid Driver's License.
- Must be able to pass a 7-year background check and a drug test.
- No GED or High School diploma is required.
Work Location:
BNSF St Louis Terminal,
3500 Wellington Ave,
St Louis, MO.
St Louis, MO.
This job is suitable for someone that has experience working with computers, planning schedules, working at a Railroad, and people that have excellent attention to detail.
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.
